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ORDER 


OK 


SERVICE 


FOR    THE 


"KINDERLEHRE" 


Evangelical  Lutheran  Congregations. 


COMPILED    AND    ARRANGED 

BY 

REV.  S.  S.  HENRY. 


NEW  HOLLANO,  PA.: 

GEO.  H.  RANCK,  CLARION  OFFICE. 

1879. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1879,  by 

SAMUEL  S.  HENRY, 

in  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Wash- 
ington, D.  C. 


PREFACE. 

This  little  volume  is  herewith  humbly  submitted  to  the 
ministers  and  congregations  of  the  Church  for  their  friendly 
examination  and  use.  A  service  of  this  kind  appears  to  be 
a  felt  want  in  certain  localities.  It  does  not  propose  to  es- 
tablish a  new  order  of  things,  but  rather,  to  restore  and 
employ  the  old.  Obedient  to  the  Lord,  it  would  "stand  in 
the  ways,  and  see,  and  ask  for  the  old  paths,  where  is  the 
good  way,  and  icalk  therein."     Jer.  G,  16. 

The  Christian  instruction  of  the  young,  under  pastoral 
supervision,  is  a  necessity,  and  a  divine  command,  which 
must  be  plain  to  all  the  called  and  ordained  teachers  in  the 
Church,  who  solemnly  consider  the  Lord's  sacred,  stand- 
ing, injunction  to  his  ministers,  "Feed  my  lambs."  John 
21 :  15. 

In  some  portions  of  the  Church,  under  existing  circum- 
stances, the  pastors  may  not  be  able  to  comply  with  this 
solemn  command  of  the  Lord.  Hence,  several  of  our  Con- 
ferences of  the  Ger.  Ev.  Luth.  Ministerium  of  Pennsylva- 
nia, have,  within  recent  years,  recommended  to  the  pastors 
to  introduce  the  Kinderlehre,  leaving  the  mode  of  conduct- 
ing the  same  to  every  individual  pastor.  This  would  seem 
to  be  the  only  remedy  for  the  cure  of  a  certain  deep-rooted 
evil  in  the  Church.  And,  in  order  to  be  consistent,  the 
name  of  the  service  must  needs  be  in  harmony  with  the 
name  of  the  subject.  Where  a  pastor  is  not  able,  on  the 
Lord's  day,  to  give  his  personal  attention  to  this  Christian 
instruction  in  the  congregations  of  his  charge,  he  may  very 
properly  choose  some  competent  person,  from  among  his 
members,  to  assist  him  in  this  laudable  work.     To  this  as- 

III 


IV  PREFACE. 

sistant  of  the  pastor  the  name  Catechigt  is  applied  in  this 
service.  The  office  of  Catechist  is  not  new  nor  unknown  in 
the  Christian  Church.  It  has  existed  at  various  times  and 
in  various  parts  of  the  Church,  from  the  days  of  the  early 
Christian  Fathers  until  the  present  time.  The  Catechist  is 
to  act  under  the  sole  direction  and  supervision  of  the  pas- 
tor, and  is  always  amenable  to  him.  His  duty  is,  to  carry 
out,  as  nearly  as  possible,  the  order  of  instruction  as  pre- 
viously laid  down  by  the  pastor.  He  is  not  to  explain  the 
text  of  the  Catechism,  or  of  the  Scripture,  but  merely  to 
teach  or  implant  the  same  in  the  hearts  and  memories  of 
the  children.  The  same  holds  good  with  respect  to  the 
other  teachers  in  the  Kinderlehre  who  may  be  called  or  ap- 
pointed to  assist  the  Catechist  in  his  work.  They  are  not 
to  teach  their  own  notions  and  opinions,  but  simply  scrip- 
tural texts,  if  any  are  assigned,  the  text  in  the  Catechism, 
and  the  Lesson  in  the  Biblical  History  *  appointed  for  the  day 
by  the  pastor.  The  part  and  duty  of  teaching  or  explain- 
ing these  several  texts  in  the  Catechism,  etc. ,  belongs  properly 
and  officially  to  the  regularly  called  pastor.  A.  C.  Art.  xiv. 
The  three  (Ecumenical  Creeds  of  the  Christian  Church  are 
given  in  their  order — with  all  of  which  the  children  of  the 
Church  should  become  familiar.  Luther '  s  Small  Catechism 
occupies  the  next  place,  as  to  date,  in  the  line  of  the 
Church's  Confessions.  And,  as- the  Church  in  this  year  of 
the  Lord,  1879,  properly  celebrates  the  350th  anniversary 
of  Luther's  master-piece — the  Small  Catechism — it  is  but 
just  and  fitting  that  it  should  be  crowned  with  new  hon- 
ors in  every  land  and  clime  and  be  renewedl}r  held  up   to 

-The  Biblical  History,  in  German  and  English,  pub- 
lished by  the  Pilger  Book  Store.  Reading,  Pa.,  is  herewith 
heartilv  recommended. 


PREFACE.  V 

the  Church's  children  as  their  goodly   heritage,  which  has 
come  down  to  them  from  the  Fathers. 

The  hymns  in  this  service  are  mostly  taken  from  the  (.'hitrch 
Book  and  S.  S.  Book.  The  figures  in  parentheses  (  )  indi- 
cate the  number  of  the  corresponding  hymn  in  the  former. 
The  service  has  been  arranged,  partly  in  view  of  the  num- 
ber of  Sundays  in  the  month,  and  partly  in  view  of  the  Five 
Parts  of  the  Catechism. 

May  the  blessing  of  God  attend  this  little  book  on  its 
special  mission  ;  and,  wherever  it  may  find  an  open  door  of 
usefulness,  may  it  be  of  some  service  in  preparing  the  way 
for  a  better  order  of  things,  and  bring  to  view,  more  and 
more,  the  Church's  important  question  of  the  day:  How 
may  we  best  and  most  successfully  catechize  and  indoctrinate 
the  children  of  the  Church?  S.  S.  H. 

Hinkletown,  May,  18^9. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 

I.  ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 

PAGE 

OPENING.  9-21 

Psalms 10-13 

The  Ten  Commandments 13-14 

Opening  Prayers 14-16 

Canticles 16-19 

The  Apostles'  and  Nicene  Creeds 21 

INSTRUCTION.  22 

CLOSING.  22-24 

Closing  Prayers 22-24 

SYMBOLUM  QUICUNQUE. 

(athanasian  creed.)  25-27 

II.  LUTHER'S  SMALL  CATECHISM. 

The  Ten  Commandments 28-31 

The  Creed 31-32 

The  Lord's  Prayer 32-3-5 

The  Sacrament  of  Holy  Baptism 35-37 

The  Sacrament  of  the  Altar 37-38 

Prayers 39-41 

Table  of  Duties 41-44 

CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS.  44-46 

III.  HYMNS  AND  CAROLS. 

Worship 47-53 

Opening  Hymns 53-57 

Closing  Hymns 58-60 

Morning .60-61 

Evening 61-63 

THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 
Advent 63-67 

VI 


TABLE   OF   CONTENTS.  VII 

Christmas 67   7"> 

Name  of  Jests 75-' 7 

Epiphany  and  Missions 77-85 

The  Passion 85  88 

Palm  Sunday 88  92 

Holy  Week 92  97 

Bastes 97  99 

Ascension 100-101 

Whitsuntide 101-104 

Trinity 104-106 

The  Reformation  and  the  Church 106-111 

The  Word m 111-114 

Baptism 114-115 

Confirmation 115-117 

Prayer 117-119 

Faith  and  Life 119-135 

Charity  Hymns 135-137 

Miscellaneous 137-139 

The  Last  Things 139-142 

Processional  Hymns 142-144 

DOXOLOGIES  144-146 

INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  147-151 


"&rattt  up  a  xfjilij  in  f\)t  toaj  %t  sfyoulft  go  :  aitfr  bafjm  i)*  ijst 
oils,  \t  foill  not  irepart  from  it."     Prov.  xxii  :  6. 

"ErcJ&  from  a  xfitlft  tfjou  fast  tutoixm  tf)*  J)oI;d  %ni$tuxzs, 
fofjiri)  ar*  aile  to  make  tjjjtt  ft>lw  tmto  saltation  tfjrotijjf)  facial 
to|tct  tjs  fit  Cljrtet  3rsus."     2  Tim.  iii.  :  15. 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE, 


I.    OPENING. 


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*[  The  Pastor  or  Catechist  shall  begin  fire  service  by  saying 
one  of  the  following  sentences,  all  standing. 

THE  SENTENCE. 

UR   help  is  in  the  Name  of  the   Lord  :    Who    made 
heaven  and  earth. 

THE  Lord   is  high   above   all   people  :    and  His   Glory 
above  the  heavens. 

OGIVE  thanks  unte  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good:  for  H"i£ 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

THIS  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made  :  we  will  re- 
joice and  be  glad  in  it.  We  will  cotie  before  His  pres- 
ence with  thanksgiving :  and  enter  into  His  courts  with 
praise. 

HE  shall  feed  His  flock  like  a  shepherd:  He  shall  gather 
the  lambs  with  His  arm,  and  carry  them  in  His  bosom- 

tf  Then  shall  the  Pastor  or  Catechist  say  : 

THE  VERSICLE. 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips, 

*[  The  School  shall  answer.-. 

.And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy- praise. 

•[  Then  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn. 

THE  HYMN. 

A  9 


10  ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 

1f  Then  shall  the  Pastor  or  Catechist  and  the  School  say 
responsively  one  of  the  following  Psalms,  at  the  close  of 
which  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Gloria  Patri. 

I.     33*a:tus  Tix.     Psalm  i. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of 
the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners:  nor 
sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

2.  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord :  and  in  His 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

3.  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
water :  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ;  his  leaf 
also  shall  not  wither :  and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  pros- 
per. 

4.  The  ungodly  are  not  so  :  but  are  like  the  chaff  which 
the  wind  driveth  away. 

5.  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment: nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

6.  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous  :  but 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost :  • 

As  it  teas  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

II.     33mrmu,  33 o minus  Nosier.     Psalm,  viii. 

OLORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in  all  the 
earth  :  Who  hast  set  Thy  Glory  above  the  heavens. 
2.   Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  Thou 
ordained    strength  because  of  Thine   enemies :    that  Thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

8.  When  I  consider  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of  Thy  fin- 
gers: the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou  hast  ordained; 

4.  What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him?  :  and  the 
son  of  man.  t'.at  Thou  visitest  him? 


ORDER  OF   SERVICE.  11 

5.  For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the  angels: 
and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

G.  Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of 
Thy  hands  :  Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet. 

7.  0  Lord  our  Lord:  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in  all 
the  earth. 

Glort/  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

III.     (Coclt  iEnarrant.     Psalm  xix. 
HE  heavens  declare  the  Glory  of  God  :  and  the  firma- 


T 


ment  showeth  His  handy-work. 

2.  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech  :  and  night  unto  night 
showeth  knowledge. 

3.  There  is  no  speech  nor  language :  where  their  voice  is 
not  heard. 

4.  Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth  :  and  their 
words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

5.  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul  : 
the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  simple. 

6.  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart: 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes. 

7.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever:  the 
iudgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

8.  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold  :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honey- 
comb. 

9.  Moreover,  by  them  is  Thy  servant  warned  :  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Glorj/  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

IV.     Bominus  ivnjit  ^ttc.     Psalm  xxiii. 
nnHE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd :  I  shall  not  want. 
-*-     2.  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures :  He 
leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

3.  He  restoreth  my  soul :  He  leadeth  me  iu  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  His  Name's  sake. 


12  ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 

4.  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  Thou  art  with  me ;  Thy 
rod  and  Thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

5.  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies:  Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil;  my  cup 
runneth  over. 

6.  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life  :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

V.     E&  $c,  IBomtiu.     Psalm  xxv. 

UNTO  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul:  0  my  God,  I 
trust  in  Thee. 

2.  Show  me  Thy  ways,  0  Lord  :  teach  me  Thy  paths. 

3.  Lead  me  in  Thy  truth,  and  teach  me :  for  Thou  art 
the  God  of  my  Salvation ;  on  Thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

4.  Remember,  0  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies :  and  Thy 
loving-kindness ;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

5.  Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions :  according  to  Thy  mercy  remember  Thou  me  for 
Thy  goodness'  sake,  0  Lord. 

6.  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth :  unto 
such  as  keep  His  covenant  and  His  testimonies. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

VI.     BtTuiJuam  ©omitto.     Psalm  xxxiv. 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times :  His  praise  shall  con- 
tinually be  in  my  mouth. 

2.  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord :  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3.  0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me :  and  let  us  exalt  His 
Name  together. 

4.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  enoampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  Him :  and  delivereth  them. 

5.  Oh  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good  :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  Him. 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE.  13 

6.  Oh  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints  :  for  there  is  no  want 
to  them  that  fear  Him. 

7.  Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me:  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

8.  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil :  and  thy  lips  from  speak- 
ing guile. 

0.  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  :  seek  peace,  and  pur- 
sue it. 

10.  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous :   and 
His  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

11.  The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  His  servants:  and 
none  of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall  be  desolate. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

VII.     icbabi  ©culos^     Psalm  cxxi. 

I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills  :   from  whence 
cometh  my  help. 
2.  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord :  Which  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  :  He  that  keep- 
eth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

4.  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel :  shall  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep. 

5.  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper:  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon 
thy  right  hand. 

6.  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day  :  nor  the  moon  by 
night. 

7.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  He  shall 
preserve  thy  soul. 

8.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in  :  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc, 

%  Then  shall  be  said  by  the  Catechist  awl  School : 
THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

I  AM  the  Lord  thy  God  :  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods 
before  me. 


14  ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 

Thou  ahalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
▼am ;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh 
hi*  name  in  vain. 

Remember  the  Sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may  be 
long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery.* 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man- 
servant, nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor 
anything  that  is  thy  neighbors, 
fl  Then  shall  the  Catechist  say  one  of  the  following  prayers^ 

or  any  other  suitable  prayer.      The  Prayer  ended,  the 

School  shall  sing  or  say  Amen. 

THE  PRAYER. 
I. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  from  Whom  cometh 
every  good  and  perfect  gift,  send  down  upon  us  the 
healthful  spirit  of  Thy  grace.  Make  those  who  are  called 
to  teach  sensible  of  the  great  charge  which  is  committed  to 
them.  Endue  them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts,  and 
dispose  them  to  rejoice  and  to  labor  with  diligence  in  their 
work.  Bless,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  the  means  which 
are  used  to  bring  up  these  children  in  Thy  fear  and  service. 
May  they  from  the  heart  believe  in  Thee,  the  Lord  their 
God,  and  worship  and  serve  Thee,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost.  Grant  them  the  continual  aids  of  Thy 
grace,  that  they  may  renounce  the  devil,  and  all  his  works, 
and  all  his  ways,  and  keep  Thy  holy  will  and  command- 
ments all  the  days  of  their  life.  Graft  in  their  hearts  the 
love  of  Thy  Name ;  increase  in  them  true  religion  •  nour- 
ish them  with  all  goodness ;  and  of  Thy  great  mercy  keep 
them  in  the  same,  that  so  they  may  in  the  end  obtain  ever- 
lasting life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE.  15 

II. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  without  Whose 
help  we  can  do  nothing  that  is  good,  be  with  us  and 
bless  us  tliis  day.  Bless  the  instruction  which  these  chil- 
dren shall  now  receive,  and  may  it  by  Thy  grace  be  so 
grafted  into  their  hearts  as  to  bring  forth  in  them  the  fruits 
of  good  living,  to  the  honor  and  praise  of  Thy  Name. 
Teach  them  to  believe  in  Thee,  and  to  love  Thee  with  all 
their  heart,  to  worship  Thee,  and  to  give  Thee  thanks,  to 
honor  Thy  Holy  Name  and  Word,  and  to  serve  Thee  truly 
all  the  days  of  their  lives.  Bestow  Thy  blessing  upon  their 
instructors,  and  enable  them  to  teach  the  truth  as  it  is  in 
Christ  Jesus.  Be  gracious  to  all  who  are  here  before  Thee. 
Pardon  our  manifold  offences,  and  accept  our  imperfect 
prayers.  Defend  us  by  day  and  by  night.  Build  us  up  in 
Thy  most  holy  faith.  Unite  us  in  the  bonds  of  Christian 
love.  Preserve  us  from  the  wickedness  that  is  in  th<*  world, 
and  make  us  a  people  fearing  Thee  and  working  righteous- 
ness. These  and  all  things  else  necessary  for  us.  and  for 
the  whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the  Name  and  for  the 
sake  of  .'esus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  Go  1,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

III. 

OLOItD,  most  loving  Saviour  and  merciful  Redeemer, 
Who  didst  order  little  children  to  come  unto  Thee,  and 
didst  lay  Thy  hands  upon  them  ;  look  upon  us,  we  humbly 
beseech  Thee,  and  bless  us  Thy  children,  dedicated  in  holy 
Baptism  to  Thy  service.  Pity  the  weakness  of  the  tender 
age  of  these  Thy  children,  and  keep  us  by  Thy  grace. 
Make  us  to  remember  our  Creator  in  the  days  of  our 
youth.  Endue  us  with  the  fear  of  God,  and  make  us  always 
mindful  of  the  vow  and  promise  made  in  our  name  when 
we  were  baptized.  Make  us  dutiful  as  Thou,  0  Lord  Jesus, 
wast,  unto  our  parents,  loving  to  our  brothers  and  sisters, 
obedient  to  our  instructors,  respectful  to  the  aged,  and 
meek  and  gentle  to  all  men  5  that  as  we  grow  in  years,  we 
may  grow  in  wisdom  and  favor  with  Thee,  and  with  all  who 
are  good.  Preserve  us  from  all  dangers.  Let  Thy  holy 
Angels  be  our  keepers  and  defenders,  and  guide  us  by  Thy 


M  ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 

Holy  Spirit,  that  the  longer  we  live  the  better  we  may  be, 
to  the  praise  of  our  school,  to  the  comfort  of  our  parents, 
to  the  honor  and  glory  of  Thee  our  Saviour,  and  to  our 
own  happiness  here  and  for  ever,  0  Thou,  Who  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
IV. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  will  that 
not  one  of  these  little  ones  should  perish,  and  hast 
sent  Thine  Only  Son  to  seek  and  to  save  that  which  was 
lost,  and  through  Him  hast  said,  Suffer  the  little  children 
to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God:  Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee  so  to 
bless  and  govern  these  the  children  of  Thy  Church,  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  grow  in  grace  and  in  the  knowl- 
edge of  Thy  Word ;  protect  and  defend  them  against  all 
danger  and  harm,  giving  Thy  holy  Angels  charge  over 
them ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
3-eigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
"vorld  without  end.     Amen. 

V. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who,  when  a  child,  wast  seated 
in  the  temple  in  the  midst  of  the  doctors,  both  hearing 
them  and  asking  them  questions ;  So  rule  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  following  Thy  example,  we 
may  love  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and  the  place  where 
Thy  honor  dwelleth,  diligently  seek  the  same,  hearing  Thy 
Word  with  gladness  and  faithfully  keeping  it  to  the  saving 
of  our  souls,  0  Thou.  Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  livest  and  reignest  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

,f[  Then  may  be  swig  or  said  one  of  the  following  Canticles. 
Instead  of  a  Canticle  a  hymn  may  be  sung. 

1.  Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

Ci  LORY  be  to  God  on  high; 
vX     And  on  earth,  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  worship  Thee, 
We  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to   Thee  for  Thy  great 
glorv. . 


ORDER   OF  SERVICE.  17 

0  Lord  God,  heavenly  King, 

God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son,  Jesns  Christ; 

0  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father, 

That  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 

us. 
Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins   of  the  world,   receive   our 

prayer. 

u  that  si 

mercy  upon  us. 
For  Thou  only  art  Holy :  Thou  only  art  the  Lord. 
Thou  only,  0  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in 

the  glory  of  God  the  Father,    Amen. 

2.  Te  Deum  Laudamus. 

WE  praise  Thee,  0  God:  we  acknowledge  Thee  to  be 
the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee :  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud :  the  heavens,  and  all  the 
powers  therein. 

To  Thee,  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  :  continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy :  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty:  of  Thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles :  praise  Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets:  praise  Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs:  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world:  doth  acknow- 
ledge Thee; 

The  Father :  of  an  infinite  Majesty ; 

Thine  adorable,  true:  and  only  Son; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost:  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory:  0  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son:  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man :  Thou  didst 
humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death:  Thou 
didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God :  in  the  Glory  of  the 
Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come:  to  be  our  Judge. 


18  ORDER   OF  SERVICE. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants:  whom  Thou 
hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints:  in  glory  ever- 
lasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people:  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 

Govern  them:  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day :  we  magnify  Thee. 

And  we  worship  Thy  Name:  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord/to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us:  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us :  as  our  trust  is  in  Thee. 

0  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted:  let  me  never  be  confound- 
ed.    Amen. 

3.  Magnificat. 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord : 
And  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 
For  He  hath  regarded: 
The  low  estate  of  His  handmaiden. 
For  behold,  from  henceforth  : 
All  generations  shall  call  me  blessed. 
For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things:  and 

holy  is  His  Name. 
And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him :  from  generation 

to  generation. 
He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm: 
He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their 

hearts. 
He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats : 
And  exalted  them  of  low  degree. 
He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things : 
And  the  rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 
He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  remembrance  of  His 

mercy: 
As  He  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham,  and  to  His  seed, 

for  ever. 

4.  Venite  Exultemus  Domino. 

OH,  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  : 
Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  Sal- 
vation. 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE.  19 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving  : 

And  make  a  joyfnl  noise  unto  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God  :' 

And  a  great  King  above  all  gods. 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth : 

The  strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it: 

And  His  hands  formed  the  dry  land. 

Oh,  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down  : 

Let  us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  our  God: 

And  we  are  the  people  of  His  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of 

His  hand. 
Oh,  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord: 
Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  Salvation. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 

Ghost:  m 
As   it  was  in  the  beginning,   is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 

world  without  end.     Amen. 

5.  Sanctus. 

HOLY,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth : 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory  ; 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

Blessed  is  He  that  comefch  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord : 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

f  In  the  service  for  closing  the  school  may  be  sung  or  said, 
all  standing,  the 

C.  Nunc  Dimittis. 

LORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace  : 
according  to  Thy  Word  ; 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen   Thy  salvation :  which  Thou  hast 

prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people  ; 
A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles:  and  the  glory  of  Thy  peo- 
ple Israel. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost:   as  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


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ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 


f  Then  sh-all  the  Pastor  or  Catechist  read  the  Epistle  for 
the  Day. 

ft  Instead  of  the  Epistles  and  Gospels,  the  " Scripture  Les- 
sons for  the  Sundays  and  Festivals  of  the  Church  Year,'1 
as  given  in  the  Church  Book  on  pages  x  and  xi,  may  be 
read,  when  there  is  regular  service  in  the  church  on  the 
same  day,  in  the  morning  or  afternoon. 

%  The  Catechist  shall  then  say  : 

The  Epistle  (or  Scripture  Lesson)  for  \Jiere  he  shall  name 

the  day']  is  written  in  the Chapter  of ,  beginning  at 

the Verse. 

THE  EPISTLE. 

%  The  Epistle  ended,  he  shall  say : 

Here  endeth  the  Epistle  (or  the  first  Lesson). 

f  Then  shall  the  Hallelujah  be  sung  or  said  by  the  School. 

THE  HALLELUJAH. 

Hallelujah  ! 

f[  Then,  all  standing  until  the  end  of  the  Creed,  he  shall 
announce  the  Gospel  for  the  Day  (or  the  second  Lesson), 
saying  : 

The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in  the Chapter  of  St. , 

beginning  at  the Verse. 

THE  GOSPEL. 

Tjlhe  Gospel  ended,  he  shall  say: 

Here  endeth  the  Gospel  (or  the  second  Lesson). 

TJ  Then  all  shall  say : 

Sanctify  us,  O  Lord,  through  Thy  truth:  Thy  Word 
is  truth. 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE.  21 

"J  Then  shall  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed;  either  the 
Apostles'  or  the  Nicene  Creed,  may  be  used. 

THE  APOSTLES'  CREED. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  bur- 
ied; He  descended  into  hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose  again 
from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence 
He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian  Church, 
the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins ;  The 
Resurrection  of  the  body ;  And  the  Life  everlasting.  Amen. 

THE  NICENE  CREED. 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Only-begotten  Son  of 
God,  Begotten  of  His  Father  before  all  worlds,  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  Very  God  of  very  God,  Begotten,  not 
made,  Being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  By  whom 
all  things  were  made;  Who,  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salva- 
tion, came  down  from  heaven,  And  was  incarnate  by  the 
Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  And  was  made  man  ;  And 
was  crucified  also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suffered 
and  was  buried ;  And  the  third  day  He  rose  again,  accord- 
ing to  the  Scriptures ;  And  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sit- 
teth on  the  right  hand  of  the  Father;  And  He  shall  come 
again  with  glory  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead; 
Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord  and  Giver  of 
Life,  Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who 
with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshiped  and  glori- 
fied, Who  spake  by  the  Prophets.  And  I  believe  one  holy 
Christian  and  Apostolic  Church.  I  acknowledge  one  Bap- 
tism for  the  remission  of  sins ;  And  I  look  for  the  Res- 
urrection of  the  dead ;  And  the  Life  of  the  world  to  come. 
Amen. 


22  ORDER  OF  SERVICF. 

II.    INSTRUCTION. 

1[  The  Catechist  shall  now  follow  and  carry  out  the  order  of 
Instruction  for  the  day,  as  previously  laid  down  by  the 
Pastor. 

^[  If  the  children  are  arranged  in  classes  the  Catechist  may 
announce  the  brief  lesson  in  the  Catechism,  in  the  Bibli- 
cal History  {and  Golden  Text),  appointed  for  the  day: 
and  the  Teachers  attend  to  their  duty  of  teaching  the 
same  to  the  children. 

%  The  lesson  in  the  Catechism,  etc.,  for  the  following  Sun- 
day, may  be  announced  to  the  children,  to  be  learned  by 
them  during  the  week,  so  that,  if  possible,  they  may  come 
prepared. 

III.    CLOSING. 

^  The  Pastor  or  Catechist  shall  now  examine  the  School  on 
the  Lesson  or  Lessons  for  the  day,  or  on  some  former  Les- 
son. 


*\  Then  shall  be  sung  one  or  more  Hymns,  or  instead  of  a 
Hymn,  the  Nunc  Dimittis,  on  page  19,  may  be  sung  or 
said. 

HYMN. 

^  Then  shall  the  Catechist  say  one  of  the  following  Prayers, 
at  the  end  of  which  the  School  shall  say  Amen. 

PRAYER. 

I.       OX  PART  FIRST  OF   THE  CATECHISM. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  wast  given  both  to  be  a  sac- 
rifice for  sin,  and  also  an  ensample  of  godly  life;  Who 
through  Thine  obedience  hast  given  an  example  to  all  men, 
especially  to  the  youth  and  to  the  children,  to  render  due 
obedience  to  their  parents  and  superiors  ;  and,  Who  didst 
bid  us  take  up  our  cross  daily  and  follow  Thee;  Make,  we 
pray  Thee,  the  yoke  of  Thy  commandments  sweet,  and  the 
burden  of  Thy  Cross  light,  unto  our  souls.  Conform  os, 
Thy  children,  0  Father,  to  the  likeness  of  Thy  Blessed  Son 
Jesus  Chriit.     Give  us  graee  that  we  may  strive  each  day  to 


(  UDER  OF  SERVICE.  23 

keep  the  way  of  His  holy  Cross,  find  carry  in  our  hearts  the 
image  of  our  crucified  Master.  Thus  our  lives  being  formed 
after  His  life,  may  we  ever  cheerfully  and  faithfully  obey 
Thy  divine  will ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reign eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

II.  OX  TAUT  SECOND  OF  THE  CATECHISM. 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  taught  113  in 
the  true  faith  to  know  and  to  confess  that  Thou,  God 
the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  art  one  eternal  God  full 
of  grace  and  compassion;  Who  hast  created,  redeemed  and 
sanctified  us  according  to  Thine  infinite  love  and  mercy  ;  we 
beseech  Thee  that  Thou  wouldest  at  all  times  keep  us  stead- 
fast in  this  faith  and  grant  us  grace,  that  we  may  always 
honor,  praise  and  glorify  Thee,  Who  livest  and  reignest, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

III.  OX  TART  THIRD  OF  THE  CATECHISM. 

LOUD  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  Who,  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  hast  taught  us,  that  we  shall  call 
upon  Thee  with  all  cheerfulness  and  confidence,  even  as 
beloved  children  entreat  their  affectionate  parent :  we  be- 
seech Thee  that  Thou  wouldest  at  all  times  graciously  ac- 
cept and  answer  our  prayer  and  supplication,  to  the  end 
that  we  may  evermore  praise  and  thank  Thee  :  through  the 
same  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

IV.  OX  FART  FOURTH  OF  THE  CATECHISM. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  -  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  we  give  Thee  thanks  that  in  the  Sacrament 
of  Holy  Baptism,  Thou  hast  received  us  as  Thy  children, 
and  granted  us  for  Christ's  suke,  forgiveness  of  sin  and 
everlasting  life ;  So  rule  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  never  be  unmindful  of  our  baptismal  cove- 
nant, but  daily  renounce  every  evil  way,  and  serve  Thee  in 
true  holiness,  until  we  come  at  last  into  Thy  heavenly  king- 
dom ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  o\ 
without  end.     Amen. 


24  ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 


V.      ON  PART  FIFTH  OF  THE  CATECHISM. 

MOST  merciful  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee 
hearty  thanks,  that  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear  Son, 
Thou  hast  instituted  for  us  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord,  in 
which  under  the  consecrated  Bread  and  Wine  He  gives  us 
to  eat  and  to  drink  His  true  Body  and  Blood  for  the  for- 
giveness of  our  sins;  and  we  beseech  Thee,  grant  us  grace, 
that  in  Thine  own  good  time,  we  may  be  found  ready  to  be 
admitted  to  the  same,  may  worthily  receive  these  Thy  pre- 
cious Gifts  and  be  strengthened  thereby  to  walk  in  holi- 
ness of  life,  until  we  come  at  last  to  endless  joy,  through 
the  same  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  all  unite  in  saying 

THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us ; 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ; 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

•Jf  Then  shall  be  sung 

THE  DOXOLOGY. 

%  When  the  Doxology  is  ended,  a  few  moments  may  be  spent 
in  silent  prayer,  after  which  all  may  depart  quietly  and 
in  order.     The  following  prayer  may  be  used. 

SILENT  PRAYER. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God ;  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me.  Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence  ; 
and  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me.  Restore  unto  me 
the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  ;  and.  uphold,  me  with  Thy  free: 
Spirit.     Amen. 


SYMBOLUM  QUICUNQUE. 

(athanasian  creed.) 

WHOSOEVER  will  bo  saved  :  before  all  things   it    is 
necessary  that  he  hold  the  Christian  Faith. 
2.    Which  Faith  except  every  one  do  keep  whole  and  mi- 
detiled:  without  doubt  he  shall  perish  everlastingly. 

o.  And  the  Christian  Faith  is  this:  That  we  worship  one 
God  in  Trinity,  and  Trinity  in  Unity  ; 

4.  Neither  confounding  the  Persons:  nor  dividing  tin- 
Substance. 

5.  For  there  is  one  Person  of  the  Father,  another  of  the 
Son  :  and  another  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

G.  But  the  Godhead  of  the  Father,  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  is  all  one:  the  Glory  equal,  the  Majesty  co- 
eternal. 

7.  Such  as  the  Father  is,  such  is  the  Son :  and  such  is  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

8.  The  Father  uncreate,  the  Son  uncreate:  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  uncreate. 

9.  The  Father  incomprehensible,  the  Son  incomprehen 
sible :  and  the  Holy  Ghost  incomprehensible. 

10.  The  Father  eternal,  the  Son  eternal :  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  eternal. 

11.  And  yet  there  are  not  three  eternals:  but  one  eternal. 

12.  As  also  there  are  not  three  incomprehensibles,  nor 
three  uncreated :  but  one  uncreated,  and  one  incomprehen- 
sible. 

13.  So  likewise  the  Father  is  Almighty,  the  Son  Al- 
mighty:  and  the  Holy  Ghost  Almighty. 

14.  And  yet  there  are  not  three  Almighties  :  but  one  Al- 
mighty. 

15.  So  the  Father  is  God,  the  Son  is  God:  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  is  God. 

16.  And  yet  there  are  not  three  Gods :  but  one  God. 

17.  So  likewise  the  Father  is  Lord,  the  Son  Lord:  and 
the  Holy  Ghost  Lord. 

18.  And  yet  not  three  Lords:  but  one  Lord. 

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26  ATHANASIAN  CREED. 

19.  For  like  as  we  are  compelled  by  the  Christian  verity: 
to  acknowledge  every  Person  by  himself  to  be  God  and 
Lord ; 

20.  So  are  we  forbidden  by  the  Christian  Religion  :  to 
say,  There  be  three  Gods,  or  three  Lords. 

21.  The  Father  is  made  of  none:  neither  created,  nor 
begotten. 

22.  The  Son  is  of  the  Father  alone:  not  made,  ncr  cre- 
ated, but  begotten. 

23.  The  Holy  Ghost  is  of  the  Father  and  of  the  Son : 
neither  made,  nor  created,  nor  begotten,  but  proceeding. 

24.  So  there  is  one  Father,  not  three  Fathers:  one  Son, 
not  three  Sons :  one  Holy  Ghost,  not  three  Holy  Ghosts. 

25.  And  in  this  Trinity  none  is  afore,  or  after  other: 
none  is  greater,  or  less  than  another ; 

26.  But  the  whole  three  Persons  are  co- eternal  together  : 
and  co-equal. 

27.  So  that  in  all  things:  as  is  aforesaid:  the  Unity  in 
Trinity,  and  the  Trinity  in  Unity  is  to  be  worshipped. 

28.  He  therefore  that  will  be  saved :  must  thus  think  of 
the  Trinity. 

29.  Furthermore,  it  is  necessary  to  everlasting  salvation  : 
that  he  also  believe  rightly  the  Incarnation  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ. 

30.  For  the  right  Faith  is,  that  we  believe  and  confess : 
that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  is  God  and 
Man. 

31.  God,  of  the  substance  of  the  Father,  begotten  before 
the  worlds:  and  Man,  of  the  Substance  of  his  Mother,  born 
in  the  world ; 

32.  Perfect  God  and  perfect  Man :  of  a  reasonable  soul 
and  human  flesh  subsisting  ; 

33.  Equal  to  the  Father,  as  touching  his  Godhead  ;  and 
inferior  to  the  Father,  as  touching  his  Manhood. 

34.  Who  although  he  be  God  and  Man  :  yet  he  is  not  two, 
but  one  Christ ; 

35.  One  ;  not  by  conversion  of  the  Godhead  into  flesh  ; 
but  by  taking  of  the  Manhood  into  God  ; 

36.  One  altogether ;  not  by  confusion  of  Sul  stance  :  but 
by  Unity  of  Person. 


ATHAXASIAK  CRERD.  27 

37.  For  as  the  reasonable  soul  and  flesh  is  one  man:  so 
God  and  Man  is  one  Christ ; 

38.  Who  suffered  for  our  salvation  :  descended  into  hell, 
rose  again  the  third  day  from  the  dead. 

39.  He  ascended  into  heaven,  he  sitteth  on  the  right  hand 
of  the  Father,  God  Almighty:  from  whence  he  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

40.  At  whose  coming  all  men  shall  rise  again  with  their 
bodies  ;  and  shall  give  account  for  their  own  works. 

41.  And  they  that  have  done  good  shall  go  into  life  ever- 
lasting ;  and  they  that  have  done  evil  into  everlasting  fire. 

42.  This  is  the  Christian  Faith  :  which  except  a  man  be- 
lieve faithfully,  he  cannot  be  saved. 


LUTHER'S    SMALL    CATECHISM 


ZP^ZRT    I. 


THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  they  are  to  he  taught  by  the 
Head  of  a  family. 

THE  FIRST  COMMANDMENT. 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God.  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods 
before  me. 

[Thou  shalt  nol  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any 
likeness  of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that- is  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth;  thou 
shait  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  sen e  them:  for  I 
the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of 
the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  gen- 
eration of  them  that  hate  me  ;  and  showing  mercy  unto 
thousands  of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  command- 
ments.] 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  1 

Answer.  We  should  fear,  love,  and  trust  in  God  above  all 
things. 

THE  SECOND  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain  ; 
for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  name 
in  vain. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  curse, 
swear,  conjure,  lie,  or  deceive,  by  his  name,  but  call  upon 
him  in  every  time  of  need,  and  worship  him  with  prayer, 
praise,  and  thanksgiving. 

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THE  CATECHISM.  29 

THE  THIRD  COMMANDMENT. 
Remember  the  sabbath  day,  to  keep  it  holy. 

[Six  Jays  shalt  thon  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work  ;  but  tbe 
seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God  :  in  it  thon 
shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter, 
nor  thy  manservant,  nor  thy  maidservant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor 
thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates  :  for  in  six  days  the 
Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea.  and  all  that  in  them 
is, "and  rested  the  seventh  day  :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it.] 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  t 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  despise 
his  word  and  the  preaching  of  the  gospel,  but  deem  it  boh-, 
and  willingly  hear  and  learn  it. 

THE  FOURTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may  be 
long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  givcth  thee. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  f 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God,  as  not  to  de- 
spise nor  displease  our  parents  and  superiors,  but  honor, 
serve,  obey,  love,  and  esteem  them. 

THE  FIFTH  COMMANDMENT. 
Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  f 
Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God.  as  not  to  do  our 
neighbor  any  bodily  harm   or  injury,  but  rather  assist  and 
comfort  him  in  danger  and  want. 

THE  SIXTH  COMMANDMENT. 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  f 
Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God,  as  to  be  chaste 
and  pure  in  our  words  and  deeds,  each  one  also  loving  and 
honoring  his  wife  or  her  husband. 

THE  SEVENTH  COMMANDMENT. 
T-hou  shalt  not  steal. 


30  THE  CATECHISM. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  f 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God,  as  not  to  rob 
our  neighbor  of  his  money  or  property,  nor  bring  it  into  our 
possession  by  unfair  dealing  or  fraudulent  means,  but  rather 
assist  him  to  improve  and  protect  it. 

THE  EIGHTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  deceitfully 
to  belie,  betray,  slander,  nor  raise  injurious  reports  against 
our  neighbor,  but  apologize  for  him,  speak  well  of  him,  and 
put  the  most  charitable  construction  on  all  his  actions. 

THE  NINTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  f 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God,  as  not  to  de- 
sire by  craftiness  to  gain  possession  of  our  neighbor's  inher- 
itance or  home,  or  to  obtain  it  under  the  pretext  of  a  legal 
right,  but  be  ready  to  assist  and  serve  him  in  the  preserva- 
tion of  his  own. 

THE  TENTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Ihou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man- 
servant, nor  his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor 
anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  alien- 
ate our  neighbor's  wife  from  him,  entice  away  his  servants, 
nor  let  loose  his  cattle,  but  use  our  endeavors  that  they  may 
remain  and  discharge  their  duty  to  him. 

What  does  God  declare  concerning  all  these  Command- 
ments ? 

Ansiecr.  He  says:  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God, 
visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me :  and 
showing  mercy  ur.to  thousands  of  them  that  love  me,  and 
keep  my  commandments. 


THE  CATECHISM.  31 

What  is  meant  by  this  declaration  1 

Answer.  God  threatens  to  punish  all  those  who  transgress 
these  commandments.  We  should,  therefore,  dread  his 
displeasure,  and  not  act  contrarily  to  these  commandments. 
But  he  promises  grace  and  every  blessing  to  all  who  keep 
them.  We  should,  therefore,  love  and  trust  in  him,  and 
cheerfully  do  what  he  has  commanded  us. 


ZPA.IRT    II. 

THE  CREED. 

In  the  p'ain  form  In  which  it  Is  to  be  taught  by  the 
Head  of  a  family. 

THE  FIRST  ARTICLE. 

Of  Creation. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  ? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  God  has  created  me  and  all  that 
exists;  that  he  has  given  and  still  preserves  to  me  my  body 
and  soul  with  all  my  limbs  and  senses,  my  reason  and  all 
the  faculties  of  my  mind,  together  with  my  raiment,  food, 
home,  and  family,  and  all  my  property;  that  he  daily  pro- 
vides me  abundantly  with  all  the  necessaries  of  life,  protects 
me  from  all  danger,  and  preserves  me  and  guards  me^against 
all  evil  ;  all  which  he  does  out  of  pure,  paternal,  and  divine 
goodness  and  mercy,  without  any  merit  or  worthiness  in  me  ; 
for  all  which  I  am  in  duty  bound  to  thank,  praise,  serve, 
and  obey  him.  This  is  most  certainly  true. 
THE  SECOND  ARTICLE. 
Of  Redemption. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary  ; 
suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried  ;  He  descended  into  hell ;  the  third  day  he  rose  again 
from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  from  thence  He 
shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 


32  THE  CATECHISM. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  true  God,  begotten 
of  the  Father  from  eternity,  and  also  true  man,  born  of  the 
Virgin  Mary,  is  my  Lord  ;  who  has  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and 
condemned  creature,  secured  and  delivered  me  from  all 
sins,  from  death,  and  from  the  power  of  the  devil,  not  with 
silver  and  gold,  but  with  his  holy  and  precious  blood,  and 
with  his  innocent  sufferings  and  deatth  ;  in  order  that  I  might 
be  his,  live  under  him  in  his  kingdom,  and  serve  him  in 
everlasting  righteousness,  innocence  and  blessedness  ;  even 
as  he  is  risen  from  the  dead,  and  lives  and  reigns  to  all 
eternity.     This  is  most  certainly  true. 

THE  THIRD  ARTICLE. 
Of  Sanctification. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Christian  Church, 
the  Communion  of  Saints ;  the  Forgiveness  of  sins  ;  the 
Resurrection  of  the  body  ;  and  the  Life  everlasting.     Amen. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  f 

Answer.  I  believe  that  I  cannot  by  my  own  reason  or 
strength  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord,  or  come  to  him  ; 
but  the  Holy  Ghost  has  called  me  through  the  gospel,  en- 
lightened me  by  his  gifts,  and  sanctified  and  preserved  me 
in  the  true  faith  :  in  like  manner  as  he  calls,  gathers,  en- 
lightens, and  sanctifies  the  whole  Christian  Church  on  earth, 
and  preserves  it  in  union  with  Jesus  Christ  in  the  true  faith  ; 
in  which  Christian  Church  he  daily  forgives  abundantly  all 
my  sins,  and  the  sins  of  all  believers,  and  will  raise  up  me 
and  all  the  dead  at  the  last  day,  and  will  grant  everlasting 
life  to  me  and  to  all  who  believe  in  Christ.  This  is  most 
certainly  true. 

^j^jEirr  in. 

THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the 
Head  of  a  family. 

THE  INTRODUCTION. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven. 


THE  CATECHISM.  33 

What  is  meant  by  this  Introduction  f 

Answer.  God  wtuld  thereby  affectionately  encourage  us 
to  believe  that  he  is  truly  our  Father,  and  that  we  are  hie 
children  indeed,  so  that  we  may  call  upon  him  with  all 
cheerfulness  and  confidence,  even  as  beloved  children  en- 
treat their  affectionate  parent. 

THE  FIRST  PETITION. 

Hallowed  be  thy  name. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  The  name  of  God  is  indeed  holy  in  itself;  but 
we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  be  hallowed  also  by  us. 

How  is  this  effected  f 

Answer.  When  the  word  of  God  is  taught  in  its  truth  and 
purity,  and  we,  as  the  children  of  €od,  lead  holy  lives,  in 
accordance  with  it ;  to  this  may  our  blessed  Father  in 
heaven  help  us  !  But  whoever  teaches  and  lives  otherwise- 
than  as  God's  word  prescribes,  profanes  the  name  of  God 
among  us:  from  this  preserve  us,  Heavenly  Father! 

THE  SECOND  PETITION. 

Thy  kingdom  come. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  The  kingdom  of  God  comes  indeed  of  itself, 
without  our  prayer  :  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  th^t  it  ma\ 
come  ifito  us  also. 

When  is  this  effected  ? 

Answer.  When  our  heavenly  Father  gives  us  his  Hoh 
Spirit,  so  that  by  his  grace  we  believe  his  holy  word,  anc$ 
live  a  godly  life  here  on  earth,  and  in  heaven  for  ever. 

THE  THIRD  PETITION. 

Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  f 

Answer.  The  good  and  gracious  will  of  God  is  done  in- 
deed without  our  prayer:  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that 
it  may  be  done  by  us  also. 

When  is  this  effected  '! 


34  TIIE  CATECHISM. 

Answer.  When  God  frustrates  and  brings  to  nought  every 
evil  counsel  and  purpose,  which  would  hinder  us  from  hal- 
lowing the  name  of  God,  and  prevent  his  kingdom  from 
coming  to  us,  such  as  the  will  of  the  devil,  of  the  world,  and 
of  our  own  flesh  ;  and  when  he  strengthens  us,  and  keeps  us 
steadfast  in  his  word  and  in  the  faith,  even  unto  our  end. 
This  is  his  gracious  and  good  will. 

THE  FOURTH  PETITION. 

{jive  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  f 

Answer.  God  gives  indeed  without  our  pray-er  even  to  the 
wicked  also  their  daily  bread  ;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition 
that  he  would  make  us  sensible  of  his  benefits,  and  enable 
sus  to  receive  our  daily  bread  with  thanksgiving. 

What  is  implied  in  the  words:  uour  daily  bread  f 

Answer.  All  things  that  pertain  to  the  wants  and  the  sup- 
port of  this  present  life;  such  as  food,  raiment,  money, 
goods,  house  and  land,  and  other  property  ;  a  believing 
spouse  and  good  children ;  trustworthy  servants  and  faith- 
ful magistrates  ;  favorable  seasons,  peace  and  health  ;  edu- 
cation and  honor ;  true  friends,  good  neighbors,  and  the 
like. 

THE  FIFTH  PETITION. 

And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us. 

What  is  mtani  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  that  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther would  not  regard  our  sins,  nor  deny  us  our  requests  on 
account  of  them  ;  for  we  are  not  worthy  of  anything  for 
which  we  pray,  and  have  not  merited  it ;  but  that  he  would 
grant  us  all  things  through  grace,  although  we   daily  com- 
mit much  sin,  and  deserve  chastisement  alone.     We  will 
therefore,    on   our  part,   both    heartily  forgive,    and   also 
readily  do  good  to  those  who  may  injure  or  offend  us. 
THE  SIXTH  PETITION. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 


THE  CATECHISM.  35 

Answer.  God  indeed  tempts  no  one  to  sin  ;  but  we  pray 
in  this  petition  that  God  would  so  guard  and  preserve  us, 
that  the  devil,  the  world,  and  our  own  ilesh,  may  not  de- 
ceive us,  nor  lead  us  into  error  and  unbelief,  despair,  and 
other  great  and  shameful  sins ;  and  that,  though  we  may  be 
thus  tempted,  we  may  nevertheless  finally  prevail  and  gain 
the  victory. 

THE  SEVENTH  PETITION. 

But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition? 

Answer.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  as  in  a  summary,  that 
our  heavenly  Father  would  deliver  us  from  all  manner  of 
evil,  whether  it  affect  the  body  or  soul,  property  or  charac- 
ter, and,  at  last,  when  the  hour  of  death  shall  arrive,  grant 
us  a  happy  end,  and  graciously  take  us  from  this  world  of 
sorrow  to  himself  in  heaven. 

THE  CONCLUSION. 

For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

What  is  meant  by  the  xcord  "Amen"  ? 

Answer.  That  I  should  be  assured  that  such  petitions 
are  acceptable  to  our  heavenly  Father,  and  are  heard  by 
him;  for  he  himself  has  commanded  us  to  pray  in  this 
manner,  and  has  promised  that  he  will  hear  us.  Amen, 
Amen,  that  is,  Yea,  yea,  it  shall  be  so. 

PART  XV". 
THE  SACRAMENT  OF  HOLY  BAPTISM. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the 
Head  of  a  family. 

I.     What  is  Baptism! 

Ansicer.  Baptism  is  not  simply  water,  but  it  is  the  water 
comprehended  in  God's  command,  and  connected  with 
God's  word. 

What  is  that  word  of  God  ? 

Answer.  It  is  that  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  spake, 
as  it  is  recorded  in  the  last  chapter  of  Matthew,  verse  19: 


36  THE  CATECHISM. 

"Go  ye,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost." 

II.  What  gifts  or  benefits  does  Baptism  confer  f 
Answer.     It  worketh  forgiveness  of  sins,  delivers  from 

death  and  the  devil,  and  confers  everlasting  salvation  on 
all  who  believe,  as  the  word  and  promise  of  God  declare. 

What  are  such.words  and  promises  of  God? 

Answer.  Those  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  spake,  as 
they  are  recorded  in  the  last  chapter  of  Mark,  verse  16: 
"He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved:  but  he 
that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned." 

III.  How  can  water  produce  such  great  effects? 
Answer.     It  is  not  the  water  indeed  that  produces  these 

effects,  but  the  word  of  God  which  accompanies  and  is  con- 
nected with  the  water,  and  our  faith,  which  relies  on  the 
word  of  God  connected  with  the  water.  For  the  water, 
without  the  word  of  God,  is  simply  water  and  no  baptism. 
But  when  connected  with  the  word  of  God,  it  is  a  baptism, 
that  is,  a  gracious  water  of  life  and  a  "washing  of  regen- 
eration" in  the  Holy  Ghost;  as  St.  Paul  says  to  Titus,  in 
the  third  chapter,  ver.  5-8:  "According  to  his  mercy  he 
saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  regeneration,  and  renewing  of 
the  Holy  Ghost;  which  he  shed  on  us  abundantly  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour;  that  being  justified  by  his  grace, 
we  should  be  made  heirs  according  to  the  hope  of  eternal 
life.     This  is  a  faithful  saying." 

IV.  What  does  such  baptizing  with  water  signify  ? 
Answer.     It  signifies  that  the  old  Adam  in  us  is  to  be 

drowned  and  destroyed  by  daily  sorrow  and  repentance,  to- 
gether with  all  sins  and  evil  lusts  ;  and  that  again  the  new 
man  should  daily  come  forth  and  rise,  that  shall  live  in  the 
presence  of  God  in  righteousness  and  purity  for  ever. 

Where  is  it  so  written  ? 

Answer.  St.  Paul,  in  the  Epistle  to  the  Romans,  chap- 
ter 6,  verse  4,  says:  "We  are  buried  with  Christ  by  baptism 
into  death;  that  like  as  he  was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by 
the  glory  of  the  Father,  even  so  we  also  should  walk  in 
newness  of  life." 


THE  CATECHISM.  37 

OF  CONFESSION: 

What  is  Confess  ion  .' 

Answer.  Confession  consists  of  two  parts:  the  one  is, 
that  we  confess  our  sins;  the  other,  that  we  receive  absolu- 
tion or  forgiveness  through  the  pastor  as  of  God  himself, 
in  no  wise  doubting,  but  firmly  believing  that  our  sins  are 
thus  forgiven  before  God  in  heaven. 

What  sins  ought  we  to  confess  ' 

Answer.  In  the  presence  of  God  wo  should  acknowledge 
ourselves  guilty  of  all  manner  of  sins,  even  of  those  which 
we  do  not  ourselves  perceive ;  as  we  do  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
But  in  the  presence  of  the  pastor  we  should  confess  those 
sins  alone,  of  which  we  have  knowledge,  and  which  we  feel 
in  our  hearts. 

Which  are  these ! 

Answer.  Here  reflect  on  your  condition,  according  to  the 
Ten  Commandments,  namely:  Whether  you  area  father  or 
mother,  a  son  or  daughter,  a  master  or  mistress,  a  manser- 
vant or  maidservant — whether  yon  have  been  disobedient, 
unfaithful,  slothful — whether  you  have  injured  any  one  by 
words  or  actions— whether  you  have  stolen,  neglected,  or 
wasted  aught,  or  done  other  evil. 


F.A.RT  V. 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  THE  ALTAR, 

OR, 

THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the 
Head  of  a  family. 

What  is  the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar  f 

Answer.  It  is  the  true  body  and  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  under  the  bread  and  wine,  given  unto  us  Christians 
to  eat  and  to  drink,  as  it  was  instituted  by  Christ  himself. 


38  m  THE  CATECHISM. 

Where  is  it  so  written  ? 

Answer.  The  holy  Evangelists,  Matthew,  Mark,  and 
Luke,  together  with  St.  Paul,  write  thus: 

"Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was 
betrayed,  took  bread :  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he 
brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  the  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  eat ; 
this  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for  you :  this  do,  in  remem- 
brance of  me. 

"After  the  same  manner  also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he 
had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying, 
Drink  ye  all  of  it:  this  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood, 
which  is  shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins:  this  do  ye, 
as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me." 

What  benefits  are  derived  from  such  eating  and  drinking  ? 

Answer.  They  are  pointed  out  in  these  words:  "given, 
and  shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  Namely, 
through  these  words,  the  remission  of  sins,  life  and  salva- 
tion are  granted  unto  us  in  the  Sacrament.  For  where 
there  is  remission  of  sins,  there  are  also  life  and  salvation. 

How  can  the  bodily  eating  and  drinking  produce  such 
great  effects? 

Answer.  The  eating  and  the  drinking,  indeed,  do  not  pro- 
duce them,  but  the  words  which  stand  here,  namely:  "giv- 
en, and  shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  These 
words  are,  besides  the  bodily  eating  and  drinking,  the  chief 
things  in  the  Sacrament:  and  he  who  believes  these  words, 
has  that  which  they  declare  and  set  forth,  namely,  the  re- 
mission of  sins. 

Who  is  it,  then,  that  receives  this  Sacrament  worthily1? 

Answer.  Fasting  and  bodily  preparation  are  indeed  a 
good  external  discipline ;  but  he  is  truly  worthy  and  well 
prepared,  who  believes  these  words:  "given,  and  shed  for 
you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  But  he  who  does  not  be- 
lieve these  words,  or  who  doubts,  is  unworthy  and  unfit ; 
for  the  words:  "For  Yor,"  require  truly  believing  hearts. 


THE  CATECHISM.  oJJ 

MORNING  AND  EVENING  TRAYER. 
AND   PRAYER  BEFORE  AND  AFTER  MEAT. 

In  the  form  in  which  they  nre  to  be  taught  by  the  Head 
ol  a  family. 

*[  [The  following  Order  of  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer 
may  also  be  used  as  an  Order  of  Family  I^rayer,  the 
Head  of  the  family  saying  the  opening  Sentence,  and  the 
closing  Prayer,  and  all  the  members  together  saying  the 
Apostles'  Creed  and  the  Lord's  Prayer.  A  Hymn  may- 
be sung  before  the  Creed.] 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

r\  M  the  Morning,  when  thou  risest,  thou  shalt  say: 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 
K  Then,  kneeling  or  standing,  thou  shalt  say  the  Apostles'" 

Creed  and  the  Lord's  Prayer,  as  here  followeth: 

THE  APOSTLES'  CREED. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who  was, 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary  ; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  W-as  crucified,  dead,  ano^ 
buried ;  He  descended  into  hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven.  And  sit- 
teth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty;  From 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian  Church, 
the  communion  of  saints;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins;  The. 
Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life  everlasting.   Amen, 

THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy  name  j 
Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us, 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us ; 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil  i 


40  THE  CATECHISM. 

For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 

for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

*|  Then  slialt  thou  say  this  Prayer : 

I  Give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  protected  me 
through  the  night  from  all  danger  and  harm ;  and  I  beseech 
Thee  to  preserve  and  keep  me,  this  day  also,  from  all  sin 
and  evil ;  that  in  all  my  thoughts,  words,  and  deeds,  I  may 
serve  and  please  Thee.  Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my 
body  and  soul,  and  all  that  is  mine.  Let  Thy  holy  angel 
have  charge  concerning  me,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no 
power  over  me.     Amen. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

![  In  the  Evening,  when  thou  goest  to  bed,  thou  shalt  say  : 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

![  Then,  kneeling  or  standing,  thou  shalt  say  the  Apostles' 

Creed  and  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
Tf  Then  shall  thou  say  this  Prayer : 

I  Give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  this  day  so  gra- 
ciously protected  me,  and  I  beseech  Thee  to  forgive  me  all  my 
sins,  and  the  wrong  which  I  have  done,  and  by  Thy  great 
mercy  defend  me  from  all  the  perils  and  dangers  of  this 
night.  Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  body  and  soul,  and 
all  that  is  mine.  Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concern- 
ing me,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no  power  over  me.   Amen. 


GRACE  BEFORE  MEAT. 

I"  Before  meat,  the  members  of  the  family  standing  at  the 
table  reverently  and  with  folded  hands,  there  shall  be 
said : 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord:  and  Thou  giv- 
est  them  their  meat  in  due  season.  Thou  openest  Thine 
hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 


Tin:  CATECHISM.  41 

*i  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  after  that  this 

Prayer: 

0  Loud  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Mess  unto  us  these  Thy 
gifts,  which  of  Thy  tender  kindness  Thou  hast  bestowed 
upon  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THANKp  AFTER  MEAT. 
'    AJUr  meat,  all  standing  reverently  and  with  folded  hands, 

there  shall  be  said  : 

0  (iivi:  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good:  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever.  He  giveth  food  to  all  flesh:  He 
"givetii  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the  young  ravens  which 
cry.  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  Him:  in 
those  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 
r  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  after  that  this 

Prayer : 

We  give  thanks  to  Thee,  0  God  our  Father,  for  all  Thy 
benefits,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  with  Thee 
liveth  and  reigneth,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

TABLE  OF  DUTIES. 

Or,  certain  passages  of  the  Scriptures,  selected  for  variant 
orders  and  conditions  of  men,  wherein  their 

respective  duties  are  set  forth. 
BISHOPS.  PASTORS,  AND  PREACHERS. 
A  bishop  must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife- 
vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospitality,  -a.pt 
to  teach :  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy 
lucre ;  but  patient,  not  a  brawler,  not  covetous ;  one  that 
ruleth  well  his  own  house,  having  his  children  in  subjection 
with  all  gravity :  not  a  novice,  but  holding  fast  the  faithful 
word  as  lie  hath  been  taught,  that  he  may  be  able  by  sound 
doctrine  both  to  exhort  and  to  convince  the  gainsayers.  1 
Tim.  3  :  2-65   Tit.  1  :9. 

HEARERS. 
"For  the  laborer  is  worthy  of  his  hire."     Luke  lu  :  7. 
i-Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained,  that  they  which  preach 
the  gospel  should  live  of  the  gospel."     1  Cor.  9  :  14. 

C 


42  TABLE  OF  DUTIES. 

"Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word,  communicate  unto 
him  that  teacheth,  in  all  good  things ;  Be  not  deceived  ; 
God  is  not  mocked  :  for  whatsoever  a  man  soweth,  that 
shall  he  also  reap/'     Gal.  6  :  6,  7. 

"Let  the  elders  that  rule  well,  be  counted  worthy  of 
-double  honor,  especially  they  who  labor  in  the  word  and. 
doctrine  :  For  the  Scripture  saith,  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle 
the  ox  that  treadeth  out  the  corn  :  And,  The  laborer  is 
■worthy  of  his  reward."     1  Tim.  5  :  17,  18. 

"And  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  know  them  which 
labor  among  you  ;  and  are  over  you  in  the  Lord  and  admon-. 
ish  you  ;  And  to  esteem  them  very  highly  in  love  for  their 
work's  sake.  And  be  at  peace  among  yourselves."  1  Thess. 
5  :  12,  13. 

"Obey  them  that  have  the  rule  over  you,  and  submit 
yourselves  :  for  they  watch  for  your  souls,  as  they  that  must 
give  account,  that  they  may  do  it  with  joy.  and  not  with 
.grief:  for  that  is  unprofitable  tor  you."     Heb.  13  :  17. 

MAGISTRATES. 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers.  For  there 
is  no  power  but  of  God:  the  powers  that  be  are  ordained  of 
God;  for  rulers  are  not  a  terror  to  good  works,  but  to  the 
evil.  Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power?  do  that 
which  is  good,  and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same ;  for 
Lie  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do 
that  which  is  evil,  be  afraid;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword 
in  vain:  for>he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to  exe- 
cute wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil.  Rom.  13  :  1-4. 
HUSBANDS. 

Ye  husbands,  dwell  with  your  wives  according  to  know- 
ledge, giving  honor  unto  the  wife,  as  unto  the  weaker  ves- 
sel, and  as  being  heirs  together  of  the  grace  of  life ;  that 
your  prayers  be  not  hindered.  1  Pet.  3  :  7.  And  be  not 
bitter  against  them.  Col.  3  :  19. 
WIVES. 

Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  .your  husbands,  as  unto 
the  Lord. — Even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham,  calling  him 
lord:  whose  daughters  ye  are,  as  long  as  ye  do  well,  and 
jire  uot.afeaid  with  any  amazement,    Eph.  5  :  22  :  1  Pet.  3  :  6. 


TABLE  OF  DUTIES.  4o 

PARENTS. 

Ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  wrath  :  but  bring 
them  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord.  Eph.  G :  4. 

CHILDREN. 
Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord:  for  this  is  right. 
Honor   thy   father  and   mother;    which   is   the   first   com- 
mandment with  promise;  that  it  may  be  well  with  thee,  and 
thou  mayest  live  long  on  the  earth.     Eph.  G  :  1-3. 

MALE  AND  FEMALE  SERVANTS,  AND  LABORERS. 

Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are  your  masters  ac- 
cording to  the  flesh,  with  fear  and  trembling,  in  singleness 
of  your  heart,  as  unto  Christ ;  not  with  eyeservice,  as  men- 
pleasers;  but  as  the  servants  of  Christ,  doing  the  will  of 
God  from  the  heart ;  with  good  will  doing  service,  as  to  the 
Lord,  and  not  to  men;  knowing  that  whatsoever  good  thing 
any  man  doeth,  the  same  shall  he  receive  of  the  Lord, 
whether  he  be  bond  or  free.     Eph.  6  :  5-8. 

MASTERS  AND  MISTRESSES. 

Ye  masters,  do  the  same  things  unto  them,  forbearing 
threatening:  knowing  that  your  Master  also  is  in  heaven; 
neither  is  there  respect  of  persons  with  him.     Eph.  G  :  9. 

YOUNG  PERSONS,  IN  GENERAL. 

Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto  the  elder. 
Yea,  all  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another,  and  be  clothed 
with  humility:  for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  gireth  grace 
to  the  humble.  Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the 
mighty  haud  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time. 
1  Pet.  5  :  5,  6. 

WIDOWS. 

She  that  is  a  widow  indeed,  and  desolate,  trusteth  in 
God,  and  continueth  in  supplications  and  prayers  night  and 
day;  but  she  that  liveth  in  pleasure  is  dead  while  she  liveth. 
I  Tim.  5  :  5,  G. 

CHRISTIANS,  IN  GENERAL. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.    Herein  are  com- 


44  CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS. 

prehended  all  the  commandments.     Rom.  13  :  9,  10.     And 
persevere  in  prayer  for  all  men.     1  Tim.  2  :  1,2. 

Jilt  Jtari)  ant  Uzxn  lis  Ussan  totll, 
©f)*tt  pcatt  stall  in  our  tousrijal&s  MjojcH. 


CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS. 

%  After  Confession  and  Instruction  in  the  Ten  Command- 
ments, Creed,  Lord 's  Prayer,  and  the  Holy  Sacraments, 
the  pastor,  or  each  one  for  himself,  may  ask  the  following 
questions : 

1.  Bo  you  believe  that  you  are  a  sinner  f 
Yes,  I  believe  it ;  I  am  a  sinner. 

2.  How  did  you  obtain  the  knowledge  thereof '? 

From  the  holy  decalogue  or  commandments;  these  I  have 
not  kept. 

3.  Do  you  feel  sorrow  on  account  of  your  sins? 
Yes,  I  feel  sorrow  for  having  sinned  against  God. 

4.  What  have  you  deserved  of  God  on  account  of  your 
sinsf 

His  wrath  and  displeasure,  temporal  death  and   eternal 
damnation.     Rom.  6  :  21,  23. 

5.  But  do  you  still  hope  to  be  saved  ? 
Yes,  such  is  my  hope. 

6.  Whence  do  you  derive  this  hope  and  comfort  1 
From  my  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

7.  Who  is  Christ  7 

The  Son  of  God,  true  God  and  man. 

8.  Are  there  more  Gods  than  one  t 

No,  there  is  one  God  only,  but  there  are  three  persons, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

9.  What  has  Christ  done  for  yon  that  you  find  comfort  in 
him? 


CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS.  45 

He  died  for  me,  shedding  his  blood  on  the  cross  for  rae, 
for  the  forgiveness  of  my  sins.    Gal.  2  :  20.    2  Tim.   I:  G-8. 

10.  Did  the  Father  also  die  for  you  ? 

He  did  not:  for  the  Father  is  God  only,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  is  also  God  only;  but  the  Son  is  true  God  and  true 
man,  who  died  for  me,  shedding  his  blood  for  me. 

11.  How  do  you  obtain  this  knowledge  ? 

From  the  holy  Gospel,  and  from  the  words  of  the  Sacra- 
ment ;  and  also  from  his  body  and  blood  in  the  Sacrament, 
which  are  given  to  me  as  a  pledge.  2  Cor.  1  :  22. — 5  :  5. 
Eph.  1  :  13,  14. 

12.  What  are  these  words  ? 

"Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was 
betrayed,  took  bread:  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he 
brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  the  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  eat; 
this  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for  you:  this  do,  in  remem- 
brance of  me.  After  the  same  manner  also  he  took  the 
cup,  when  he  had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them, 
saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  it:  this  cup  is  the  new  testament  in 
my  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins: 
this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  rae." 

13.  Do  you  then  believe  that  the  true  body  and  blood  of 
Christ  are  in  the  Sacrament  ? 

Yes,  this  I  believe. 

14.  What  induces  you  to  believe  it  ? 

The  words  of  Christ:  "Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body :  drink 
ye  all  of  it;  this  is  my  blood." 

15.  What  are  we  to  do  when  we  partake  of  his  body  and 
blood,  and  thus  receive  the  pledge  1 

"We  should  show  his  death  (1  Cor.  11  :  26)  and  the  shed- 
ding of  his  blood,  and  also  remember  that  which  he  taught 
us:  "This  do,  as  oft  as  ye  do  it,  in  remembrance  of  me." 
1G.  Why  should  we  remember  and  show  his  death  f 
That  we  might  learn  to  believe  that  no  creature  was  able 
to  make  satisfaction  for  our  sins;  but  that  Christ,  true  God 
and  man,  alone  was  able:  further,  that  we  might  learn  to 
tremble  on  account  of  our  sins,  to   regard   them    as  very 


48  CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS. 

great,  and  to  rejoice  and  find  comfort  in  Christ  alone ;  and 
that  thus  we  might,  through  this  faith,  be  saved. 

17.  What  was  it  that  moved  him  to  die  for  your  sins  and 
make  atonement  for  them  1 

His  great  love  to  his  Father,  and  also  to  me  and  other 
sinners,  as  it  is  written  in  John  14  :  31;  Rom.  5  :  11 ;  Gal. 
2  :  20  j  Eph.  5  :  2,  25. 

18.  Bid  why  do  you  desire  to  receive  the  Sacrament  ? 

In  order  that  I  might  learn  to  believe  that  Christ  died  for 
my  sins^through  his  great  love,  as  now  stated;  and  then, 
that  I  might  learn  from  him  to  love  God  and  my  neighbor. 

19.  What  should  admonish  and  incite  a  Christian  to  re- 
ceive the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar  frequently  f 

On  the  part  of  God,  he  should  be  so  moved  both  by  the 
command  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  [udo  this"],  and  also 
by  his  promise  ["given  and  shed  for  you  for  the  remission 
of  sins"].  In  reference  to  himself,  he  should  be  so  moved 
by  his  own  spiritual  burdens  which  oppress  him,  on  account 
of  which,  indeed,  such  commandment,  encouragement  and 
promise  are  given. 

20.  Bat  what  shall  such  persons  do,  who  do  not  feel  these 
burdens,  or  who  do  not  hunger  or  thirst  for  the  Sacranwnt? 

To  these  no  better  counsel  can  be  given  than,  First,  to 
examine  whether  they  are  not  still  flesh  and  blood,  and  by 
all  means  to  believe  all  that  the  Scriptures  say  of  these 
things  in  Gal.  5  :  16-21,  and  in  Rom.  7  :  18. 

Secondly,  they  should  reflect  whether  they  do  not  still 
dwell  in  an  evil  world,  and  also  remember  that  sins  and 
dangers  are  continually  found  therein,  as  the  Scriptures  de- 
clare in  John  15 :  18-20.— 16 :  7-11 ;  1  John  2 :  15-17.— 5 :  4,  5. 

Thirdly,  they  should  consider  that  they  are  exposed  to 
the  snare  of  Satan,  who  continually  (1  Pet.  5  :  8)  disturbs 
their  inward  and  outward  peace  by  falsehood  and  deadly 
delusions,  according  to  the  representations  of  the  Scrip- 
tures in  John  8  :  44.— 16  :  32;  1  Pet.  5  :  8,  9;  2  Tim.  2  :  26 : 
Eph.  6  :  11-16. 


HYMNS 


WORSHIP. 

1  (1)  L.  M. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  jo}  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed- 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  agaiu. 

3  "We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  Name? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  -with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

2  Lobe  den  Herreu,  den  Mcechtigen  Kocnig.      14.14.4.7.8. 

PRAISE  thou  the  Lord,  the  omnipotent  King  of  creation. 
This,  0  my  soul,  is  my  earnest,  devout  aspiration. 
Join  in  the  throng  ! 
Psalter  and  harp  aid  in  song! 
High  sound  the  hymn  of  laudation. 

47 


48  WORSHIP. 

2  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  who  controlletli  all  ever  so  surely, 
Who,  as  on  wings  of  an  eagle,  hath  borne  thee  securely. 

Who  doth  thee  keep, 
T\  h ether  awake  or  asleep, 
Hast  thou  not  felt  this  so  truly? 

3  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  who  so  fearfully,  wondrously  made 

thee, 
Who  lent  thee  health  and  thy  strength,  and  so  graciously 
How  oft  in  need  [led  thee. 

Hath  God  so  kindly  indeed 
Spread  wings  of  mercy  around  thee ! 

4  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  thy  estate  He  so  visibly  tending, 
Streams  of  love  down  from  the  heavens  on  thee  has  been 

Think  of  it,  man,  [sending. 

What  the  Omnipotent  can, 
Who  is  with  love  to  thee  bending. 

5  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  all  within  me  bless  His 

Name, 
All  \h:A  breathe,  praise  ye  with  Abraham's  children  the 
He  is  thy  Light,  [self- same. 

Soul,  keep  it  ever  in  sight, 
Praising  Him,  end  thou  with  Amen. 

3     (14)  *  8.  7. 

MIGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  Thee, 
May  a  mortal  lisp  Thy  Name? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days  ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  Thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  Thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought; 
For  created  works  of  power, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  v,  ro  lght. 

*Verse  4  in  Ch.  B.  omitted. 


WORSHIP.  4:> 


But  Thy  rich,  Thy  free  Redemption, 
Dark  through  brightness  all  along — 

Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  egression  : 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song! 

From  the  highest  throne  in  glory 
To  the  Cross  of  deepest  woe! 

All  to  ransom  guilty  captives  ! 
Flow,  my  praise,  forever  flow. 


C 


4    (3)  jfcalm  95.  s.  M 

IOME,  sound  His  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ! 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

'1  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown  : 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  : 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  His  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

',1  Come,  worship  at  His  throne  : 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 
"We  are  His  works  and  not  our  own, 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4  To-day  attend  His  voice. 

Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod  : 
Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  Cod  ! 

(78)*  Psalm  103.  S.  \{. 

O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join. 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  Name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

'1  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
Nor  let  His  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankful n ess, 
And  without  praises  die. 

:  Verse  o  oni. 


50  WORSHIP. 

3  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins  ; 

'Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain; 
'Tis  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  Love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 

6     (20)  Alleluia,  dulce  carmen.  8. 

ALLELUIA!  best  and  sweetest 
Of  the  hymns  of  praise  above  ! 
Alleluia !  thou  repeatest, 

Angel  host,  these  notes  of  love. 

This  ye  utter, 
While  your  golden  harps  ye  move. 

2  Alleluia!  Church  victorious, 

Join  the  concert  of  the  sky! 
Alleluia!  bright  and  glorious, 

Lift,  ye  saints,  this  strain  on  high! 

We,  poor  exiles, 
Join  not  yet  your  melody. 

3  Alleluia!  strains  of  gladness 

Suit  not  souls  with  anguish  torn  : 
Alleluia!  sounds  of  sadness 
Best  become  our  state  forlorn  j 

Our  offences 
We  with  bitter  tears  must  mourn. 

4  But  our  earnest  supplication, 

Holy  God,  we  raise  to  Thee: 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Make  us  all  Thy  joys  to  see ! 

Alleluia ! 
Ours  at  length  this  strain  shall  be. 


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wo  iisin  i\  51 

For  Infant  Classes.  8.  7.  D. 

UMBLE  praises,  holy  Jesus, 
Infant  voices  raise  to  Thee  : 
In  Thy  mercy,  0  receive  us ! 
Sutler  us  Thy  lambs  to  be. 
Chorus. — Halleluia,  sweetly  singing, 

Joyful  tribute  now  we  bring. 
Halleluia,  Halleluia! 
Halleluia,  to  our  King. 

2  Gracious  Saviour,  be  Thou  with  us; 
Let  Thy  mercy  richly  flow: 
GKve  Thy  Spirit,  blessed  Jesus  I 
Light  and  life  on  us  bestow. 
Chorus. — Halleluia.  sweetly  singing,  etc. 

8     (215)  *  C.  M. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call; 

The  God  incarnate,  Man  divine  : 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

4  0  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


9     (11)  Nun  danket  alle  Gott.      G.7.6.7.G.6.6.6. 

OW  thank  we  all  our  God, 
With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 


N' 


'Verses  2  and  4  om. 


52  WORSHIP. 

Who  wondrous  things  hath  done. 

In  whom  His  earth  rejoices ; 
"Who  from  our  mother's  arms 

Hath  blessed  ns  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to  day. 

2  0  may  this  bounteous  God, 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts, 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us  ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills, 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

% 
8  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 

The  Father,  now  be  given, 
The  Son  and  Him  Who  reigns 

W ith  them  in  highest  heaven ; 
The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore ; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore! 

10  ScJicenster  Herr  Jesu,  5.5.7.5.5.8. 

BEAUTIFUL  Saviour!     King  of  creation  ! 
Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man  ! 
Truly  I'd  love  Thee,    Truly  I'd  serve  Thee, 
Light  of  my  soul,  my  Joy,  my  Crown. 

2  Fair  are  the  meadows,    Fairer  the  woodlands, 

Robed  in  flowers  of  blooming  Spring; 
Jesus  is  fairer,     Jesus  is  purer ; 

He  makes  our  sorrowing  spirit  sing. 

3  Fair  is  the  sunshine,    Fairer  the  moonlight 

And  the  sparkling  stars  on  high; 
Jesus  shines  brighter,     Jesus  shines  purer, 
Than  all  the  angels  in  the  sky. 


WORSHIP.  53 

4  Beautiful  Saviour!     Lord  of  the  nations  ! 
Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man ! 
Glory  and  honor,     Praise,  adoration, 
Now  and  for  evermore  be  Thine! 
11     (12)  7s. 

HOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord! 
Be  Thy  glorious  Name  adored. 
Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  tail : 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail ! 


Though  unworthy,  Lord,  Thine  ear 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  bear. 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  Thy  throne  we  sin-. 

There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be : 

All  shall  join  in  harmony: 

That  through  heaven's  cr>paciou>  round 

Praise  to  Thee  may  ever  sound. 

Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail: 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail! 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord! 
Be  Thy  glorious  Name  adored. 


OPENING  HYMNS. 

IN  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 
We  Thy  children  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling: 
Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear, — 

Hear  with  meekness, — 
Hear  Thy  Word  with  golly  fear. 

While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 
Help  us  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee : 

In  Thy  service  hourly  strengthened, 
May  we  never  weary  be, 

Till  Thy  glory 
In  the  world  of  light  we  see. 


8.  7. 


54  OPENING  HYMNS. 

3  Then  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 
.  Thee  Thy  children  will  adore, 
Tasting  joys  far  higher,  greater 
Than  were  e'er  conceived  before, 

Praising,  serving, 
Thee,  our  God,  for  evermore. 

13  (22)  Zeige  Dich  wis  ohne  Huelle.  7s. 

LORD,  remove  the  veil  away, 
Let  us  see  Thyself  to-day ! 
Thou  who  earnest  from  on  high, 
For  our  sins  to  bleed  and  die, 
Help  us  now  to  cast  aside 
All  that  would  our  hearts  divide ; 
With  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Let  Thy  living  Church  be  one. 

2  0,  from  earthly  cares  set  free, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee! 
May  our  cares  and  conflicts  cease 
In  the  calm  of  Sabbath  peace, 
That  Thy  people  here  below 
Something  of  the  bliss  may  know, 
Something  of  the  rest  and  love 
In  the  Sabbath  home  above  ! 

3  Lord,  Thy  sinful  child  prepare 
For  a  place  and  portion  there  ! 
Gire  my  soul  the  spotless  dress 
Of  Thy  perfect  Righteousness  : 
Then  at  length,  a  welcome  guest, 
I  shall  enter  to  the  feast, 
Earthly  cares  and  sorrows  o'er, 
Joys  to  last  for  evermore. 

14  (35)  C.  M. 

BLEST  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright, 
The  first  and  best  of  days ; 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise ! 


OPENING   HYMNS. 


2  Mv  Saviour's  lace  made  thee  to  shine, 

His  rising  did  thee  raise  j 

This  made  thee  heavenly  ami  divine 
Beyond  the  common  days. 

3  The  first  fruits  oft  a  blessing  prove 

To  all  the  sheaves  behind  ; 
And  they  that  do  a  Sabbath  love, 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

4  This  day  must  I  'fore  God  appear, 

For,  Lord,  the  day  is  Thine ; 
0  let  me  spend  it  in  Thy  fear, 
Then  shall  the  day  be  mine. 

ASSEMBLED  in  our  school  once  more, 
0  Lord,  Thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray; 
Be  with  us  then  through  this  Thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  Thee  ascends, 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes,  and  friends ; 
And  when  we  in  Thy  house  appear. 
Help  us  to  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar  ; 

And  praise  Thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 


L.  M. 


10    (37) 

I AFELY  through  another  week, 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way 


s- 


Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  His  courts  to-day  : 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies  multiplied  each  hour 

Through  the  week,  our  praise  demand  ; 
Guarded  by  Thy  mighty  power, 
Fed  and  guided  by  Thy  hand ; 


OPENING  HYMNS. 

Though  ungrateful  we  have  been. 
Only  made  returns  of  sin. 

;'.   While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 
Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  Thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame : 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free. 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

t  Here  we're  come,  Thy  Name  to  praise  ; 

Let  lis  feel  Thy  presence  near: 
May  Th}7  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  Thy  house  appear: 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

■"•  May  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints  : 

Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 
Bring  relief  for  all  complaints. 

Thus  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 

Till  we  join  the  Church  above. 

t.O)     Herr  Jesu  Christ,  Dich  zu  wis  wend.    L.  M. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now! 
And  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  bow 
All  hearts  in  love  and  fear  to-day, 
To  hear  the  truth  and  keep  Thy  way. 

'J  Open  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Strengthen  our  faith,  increase  our  light, 
That  Ave  may  know  Thy  Name  aright: 

'■'■  Until  we  join  the  host  that  cry 

"Holy  art  Thou,  0  Lord  most  High  !" 
And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4   Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
To  Thee,  0  blessed  Trinity. 
Be  praise  throughout  eternity  .' 


S! 


OPENING  HYMNS.  7u 

18     (526)  5.  I. 

HEPHERD  of  tender  youth. 

Guiding  in  love  and  truth 

Through  devious  ways  ; 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  eome  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
And  here  our  children  bring, 

To  join  Thy  praise. 

Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
0  all-subduing  Word. 

Healer  of  strife: 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

0  wisdom's  great  High  Priest! 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  feast 

Of  holy  love: 
And  in  our  mortal  pain  x 

None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain  : 
Help  Thou  dost  not  disdain, 

Help  from  above. 

Ever  be  near  our  side, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 

Our  staff  and  song: 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thine  enduring  Word, 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod ; 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

So  now,  and  till  we  die. 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing: 
Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King! 
1) 


58  CLOSING  HYMNS. 


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CLOSING  HYMNS. 
19    (58)  8.  7. 

ORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace! 
Let  us  each.  Thy  Love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

0  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 

For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 
May  Thy  presence 

With  us  evermore  be  found. 

So.  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  eartu  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 
May  we,  ready, 

Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

'•     (57)  H.M. 

,N  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow; 
The  power  is  Thine  alone 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow : 
Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  Thou  alone  shait  have  the  praise. 


From  Thee  are  all  our  powers, 
Accept  what  is  Thine  own, 

And  pardon  what  is  ours: 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  Thy  Word  a  blessing  give. 

3  0  grant  that  each  of  us, 

Who  meet  before  Thee  here, 


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CLOSING  HYMNS.  59 

May  meet  together  thus, 

When  Thou  and  Thine  appear, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven  our  home  ; 
Even  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come! 

21     (59)  Ach  bleib  mit  Deiner  Gnade.  7.  G. 

ABIDE  with  us,  our  Saviour, 
Nor  let  Thy  mercy  cease ; 
From  Satan's  might  defend  us, 
And  grant  our  soals  release. 


2  Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour, 

Sustain  us  by  Thy  Word  ; 

That  we  with  all  Thy  people 

To  life  may  be  restored. 

3  Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour, 

Thou  Light  of  endless  light  ; 
Increase  to  us  Thy  blessings, 
And  save  us  by  Thy  might. 

4  To  Father,  Sonf  and  Spirit, 

Eternal  One  and  Three, 
As  was,  and  is  for  ever, 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 
On  Thy  children  gathered  here, 
May  they  all,  Thy  Name  confessing, 
Be  to  Thee  for  ever  dear. 

May  they  be  like  Joseph,  loving, 

Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure; 
And  their  faith,"  like  David,  proving, 

Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 

Holy  Saviour,  Who  in  meekness 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 

Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee. 

Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them, 
Holy  Spirit,  from  above ; 


8.  7. 


60  MORNING  HYMNS. 

Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them, 
Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 

5  Temples  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 

May  they  with  Thy  glory  shine, 
And  immortal  bliss  inherit, 
And  for  evermore  be  Thine. 


MORNING. 
23    (510)  L.  ML 

WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 


A 


2  Wake  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  pt;rt, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praise  to  the  eternal  King. 

8  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake! 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  wfll, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

6  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him,  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


EVENING  HYMNS.  61 

24  (512)  Jam  Lucis  orto  Sidere.  C.  M. 

NOW  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright, 
Once  more  to  God  we  pray, 
That  He,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  our  souls  this  day. 

2  No  sinful  word,  no  deed  of  wrong, 

Nor  thoughts  that  idly  rove; 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue, 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

0  Christ,  securely  fence 
Our  gates  beleaguered  by  the  foe, 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 

4  And  grant  that  to  Thine  honor,  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend: 
That  we  begin  it  at  Thy  word, 
And  in  Thy  favor  end. 

EVENING. 

25  (522)  L.  M. 

ALL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light: 
Keep  me.  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  Almighty  wings!   . 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done: 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 

To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  0  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
For  ever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing 
in  endless  praise  to  Thee,  my  King? 


62  EVENING  HYMNS. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him,  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

26     (517)  10s. 

A   BIDE  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide; 
XV     The  darkness  deepens:  Lord,  with  me  abide! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  me! 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

0  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me! 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  Thou  dwell' st  with  Thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me! 

4  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 

Be  kind  and  good,  with  healing  on  Thy  wings; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea ; 
0  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me ! 

5  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile, 
And,  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile, 
Thou  hast  not  left  me  oft  as  I  left  Thee; 

On  to  the  close,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me! 

6  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour: 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  0  abide  with  me! 


27     (523)  L.  M. 

UN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 
0  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 


S1 


ADVENT.  63. 

2  When  the  soft  Jews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

8  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  ever 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live, 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh,. 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine- 
Has  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store;. 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  above. 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 

ADVENT. 
(126)  8.  T. 

COME,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus> 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free;. 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us. 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation t 
Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

2  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver; 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King  : 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 


64  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 
Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 

By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 


!9    (111)  Jordanis  oras prcevia.  L.  M. 

,N  Jordan's  banks  the  Herald's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh  : 
Come  then  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  from  the  King  of  kings. 


o 


2  Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin, 
Make  straight  the  way  for  God  within, 
And  let  us  all  our  hearts  prepare 

For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

3  For  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord, 
Our  Refuge  and  our  great  Reward. 
Without  Thy  grace  our  life  must  fade, 
And  wither  like  a  flower  decayed. 

4  Stretch  forth  Thy  hand,  to  health  restore 
And  make  us  rise  to  fall  no  more: 
Once  more  upon  Thy  people  shine, 
And  fill  the  world  with  love  divine. 

5  To  Him  who  left  the  throne  of  heaven 
To  save  mankind,  all  praise  be  given: 
Like  praise  be  to  the  Father  done, 
And  Holy  Spirit  Three  in  One. 


30     (123)  CM. 

ARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 


H 


On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  His  sacred  fire; 
Wisdom  and  might- .  and  zeal  and  love, 

His  holy  breast  inspire. 


ADVENT.  65 


3  He  comes  the  prisoner  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held: 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray. 
And  on  the  eyeballs  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind. 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

G  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace! 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  Name. 


31    (113)  En  dara  vox  redarguit.  8.7. 

"ARK!  an  awful  voice  is  sounding: 
' 'Christ  is  nigh!"  it  seems  to  say; 
'Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness, 
0  ye  children  of  the  day!'" 


H 


2  Startled  at  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise; 

Christ,  her  Sun.  all  sloth  dispelling, 

Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

3  Lo,  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven, 
Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow. 
One  and  all,  to  be  forgiven. 

4  So.  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

Wrapping  all  the  earth  in  fear. 
With  His  mercy  He  may  shield  us, 
And  with  words  of  love  draw  near. 


66  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 


O 


32     (114)*      Wie  sollich  Dich  empfangeni  7.6. 

HOW  shall  I  receive  Thee, 
How  greet  Thee,  Lord,  aright? 
All  nations  long  to  see  Thee, 

My  hope,  my  heart's  delight! 
0  kindle,  Lord,  most  holy, 

Thy  lamp  within  my  breast, 
To  do  in  spirit  lowly 

All  that  may  please  Thee  best. 

2  Thy  Zion  palms  is  strewing, 
And  branches  fresh  and  fair; 

My  heart,  its  powers  renewing, 

An  anthem  shall  prepare. 
My  soul  puts  off  her  sadness 

Thy  glories  to  proclaim  ; 
With  all  her  strength  and  gladness 

She  fain  would  serve  Thy  Name. 

3  Love  caused  Thy  Incarnation, 
Love  brought  Thee  down  to  me. 

Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procured  my  liberty. 
0  Love  beyond  all  telling, 

That  led  Thee  to  embrace, 
In  love  all  love  excelling, 

Our  lost  and  fallen  race! 

4  Rejoice  then,  ye  sad-hearted, 
Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom, 

Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed, 

And  tremble  at  your  doom : 
lie  who  alone  can  cheer  you. 

Is  standing  at  the  door; 
He  brings  His  pity  near  you, 

And  bids  you  weep  no  more. 

*  Verse  3  in  Ch.  B.  om. 


CHRISTMAS.  »',? 

3(5     (11G)  *    Ermunteri  euch,  ihr  Frommen.  7.  6. 

EEJOICE,  all  ye  believers, 
Ami  let  your  lights  appear! 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

And  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  He  draweth  nigh. 
Up!  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle; 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry! 

2.  The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near; 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  hallelujahs  clear. 
The  marriage-i'east  is  waiting, 

The  gates  wide-open  stand; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory; 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand ! 

3  Our  Hope  and  Expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  0  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee! 


H 


CHRISTMAS. 

r>\      !_;  8.7.. 

ARK!  what  mei.n  those  holy  voices 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo!  the  angelic  host  rejoices; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy: 

*Verse  3  in  Ch.  B.  om. 


68  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good- will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven  ; 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed; 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing ! 
0  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  Name,  and  taste  His  joy  ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high!'' 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth  ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

35     (128)  7s. 


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ARK!  the  herald-angels  sing, 


"Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
Universal  nature  say, 

Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day! 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord : 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb  ! 

4  Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity! 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  to  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immamiel  here! 


CHRISTMAS.  6i) 

5  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace, 
If  ail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  Be  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 

G  Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

7  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home; 
O,  to  all  Thyself  impart, 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart! 


30  Stille  J\rac7tt,heiligeNacht!        G.G.8.9.G. 

SILENT  night!  Holy  night! 
All  is  calm,  all  is  bright, 
Hound  yon  Virgin  Mother  and  Child! 
Holy  Infant,  so  tender  and  mild, 
Sleep  in  heavenly  peace. 


2  Silent  night!  Holy  night! 
Shepherds  quake  at  the  sight! 
Glories  stream  from  Heaven  afar, 
Heavenly  hosts  sing  Alleluia, 

Christ,  the  Saviour,  is  born  ! 

3  Silent  night!  Holy  night! 
Son  of  God,  love's  pure  light 
Radiant  beams  from  Thy  holy  Face, 
With  the  dawn  of  redeeming  grace, 

Jesus,  Lord,  at  Thy  birth. 


37  C.  If, 

OS  ANNA  !  Raise  the  pealing  hymn 
To  David's  Son  and  Lord  ; 
"With  cherubim  and  seraphim 
Exalt  the  incarnate  Word. 


H' 


Hosanna  !  Lord,  our  feeble  tongue 
No  lofty  strains  can  raise; 


•70  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

But  Thou  wilt  not  despise  the  young, 
Who  meekly  chant  Thy  praise. 

3  Hosanna!  Master,  lo !  we  bring 

Our  offerings  to  Thy  throne  ; 
Not  gold,  nor  myrrh,  nor  mortal  thing, 
But  hearts  to  be  Thine  own. 

4  Hosanna!   Once  Thy  gracious  ear 

Approved  a  lisping  throng : 
Be  gracious  still,  and  deign  to  hear 
Our  poor  but  grateful  song. 

5  0  Saviour,  if,  redeemed  by  Thee, 

Thy  Temple  we  behold, 
Hosannas,  through  eternity. 
We'll  sing  to  harps  of  gold! 

38  (131)     Vom  Rimmel  hoch  da  Jcomm  ich  her.      L.  M. 
OOD  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring, 
Glad  tidings  to  the  earth  they  sing: 
To  us  this  day  a  Child  is  given, 
To  crown  us  with  the  joy  of  heaven. 


G' 


2  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford ; 

He  will  Himself  our  Saviour  be, 
From  all  our  sins  to  set  us  free. 

3  To  us  that  blessedness  He  brings, 
Which  from  the  Father's  bounty  springs 
That  in  the  heavenly  realm  we  may 
With  Him  enjoy  eternal  day. 

4  All  hail,  Thou  noble  Guest,  this  morn, 
Whose  Love  did  not  the  sinner  scorn: 
In  my  distress  Thou  comest  to  me  ; 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee? 

5  Were  earth  a  thousand  times  as  fair, 
Beset  with  gold  and  jewels  rare, 
She  yet  were  far  too  poor  to  be 

A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 


CHRISTMAS.  71 

6  Ah,  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 

7  Praise  God  upon  His  heavenly  throne, 
Who  gave  to  us  His  only  Son  : 

For  this  His  hosts,  on  joyful  wing, 
A  blest  New  Year  of  mercy  sing. 

30  Bet  kimer  nu  til  Julefest.  L.  M. 

THE  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more, 
The  heavenly  Guest  is  at  the  door, 
The  blessed  words  the  shepherds  thrill, 
The  joyous  tidings:  Peace,  Good-will. 

2  To  David's  city  let  us  fly, 

Where  angels  sing  beneath  the  sky ; 
Through  plain  and  village  pressing  near. 
And  news  from  God  with  shepherds  hear. 

3  0  let  us  go  with  quiet  mind, 

The  gentle  Babe  with  shepherds  find, 
To  gaze  on  Him  who  gladdens  them, 
The  loveliest  flower  of  Jesse?s  stem. 

4  The  lowl}7  Saviour  meekly  lies. 
Laid  off  the  splendor  of  the  skies : 
No  crown  bedecks  His  forehead  fair, 
No  pearl,  nor  gem,  nor  silk  is  there. 

5  No  human  glory,  might  and  gold, 
The  lovely  Infant's  form  enfold; 
The  manger  and  the  swaddlings  poor 
Are  His,  whom  angels'  songs  adore. 

6  0  wake  our  hearts,  in  gladness  sing, 
And  keep  our  Christmas  with  our  King, 
Till  living  song,  from  loving  souls, 
Like  sound  of  mighty  waters  rolls. 

7  0  holy  Child,  Thy  manger  streams 

Till  earth  and  heaven  glow  with  its  beams, 


72  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

Till  midnight  noon's  bright  light  has  won, 
And  Jacob's  Star  outshines  the  sun. 

8  Thou  Patriarch's  joy,  Thou  Prophet's  song, 
Thou  heavenly  Day-Spring,  looked  for  long, 
Thou  Son  of  man,  Incarnate  Word, 
Great  David's  Son,  great  David's  Lord! 

9  Come,  Jesus,  glorious  heavenly  Guest, 
Keep  Thine  own  Christmas  in  our  breast, 
Then  David's  harp-strings,  hushed  so  long, 
Shall  swell  our  Jubilee  of  song. 

40   (132)        Freut  ench,  ihr  lieben  Christen. 

REJOICE,  rejoice,  ye  Christians, 
With  all  your  hearts,  this  morn! 
0  hear  the  blessed  tidings, 

"The  Lord,  the  Christ,  is  born !" 
Now  brought  us  by  the  angels 

That  stand  about  God's  throne  ; 
0  lovely  are  the  voices 
That  make  such  tidings  known! 

2  0  hearken  to  their  singing! 

This  Child  shall  be  your  Friend; 
The  Father  so  hath  willed  it. 

That  thus  your  woes  should  end. 
The  Son  is  freely  given, 

That  in  Him  ye  may  have 
The  Father's  grace  and  blessing, 

And  know  He  loves  to  save. 

3  Nor  deem  the  form  too  lowly 

That  clothes  Him  at  this  hour; 
For  know  ye  what  it  hideth? 

'  Tis  God's  almighty  power. 
Though  now  within  the  manger 

So  poor  and  weak  He  lies, 
He  is  the  Lord  of  all  things, 

He  reigns  above  the  skies. 


CHRISTMAS.  73 


Sin,  death,  and  hell,  and  Satan 

Have  lost  the  victory ; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them. 

As  ye  shall  surely  see. 
Their  wrath  shall  naught  avail  them 

Fear  not,  their  reign  is  o'er; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them: 

0  hear,  and  doubt  no  more! 


41     (134)  C.  M. 

OY  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come  ! 
Let -earth  receive  her  King: 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sin£. 


J' 


'2  Joy  to  the  earth!  the  Saviour  reigns! 
Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  soanding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground: 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

42     (129)  Adeste  Fideles.  lis. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing: 
Come  see  in  the  manger  the  angels'  dread  King! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
0  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 


True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the  skies; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin,  He  does  not  despise: 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 
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74  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels,  all  singing  in  heaven, 
"To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given!" 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 

0  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 

4  To  Thee,  then,  0  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth. 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word! 
0  come,  let  us  hasten  to  worship  the  Lord! 

43  Infants'1  Christmas  Carol.  7.7.7.4.7. 

CHRIST  was  born  on  Christmas  Day, 
Wreathe  the  holly,  twine  the  bay, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day, 
The  Babe,  the  Son, 
The  Holy  Child  of  Mary. 

2  He  is  born  to  set  us  free, 
He  is  born  our  Lord  to  be, 
Carol,  carol  joyfully: 

The  Babe,  the  Son,  etc. 

3  Let  the  bright  red  berries  glow, 
Everywhere  in  goodly  show, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  come,  you  know, 

The  Babe,  the  Son,  etc. 

4  Christian  men  rejoice  and  sing  ; 
'Tis  the  birthday  of  our  King, 
Every  one  your  anthem  bring, 

To  God,  the  Lord, 

The  Holy  Child  of  Mary. 

44  8.  7. 
OW  we  bring  our  Christmas  treasures, 

Loving  thoughts  and  deeds  we  bring, 
Childlike  hearts  we  gladly  offer 

To  the  Child,  the  children's  King. 
To  the  Child,  who,  in  the  manger, 

Lay  upon  that  Christmas  morn, 
When  the  angels  came  to  tell  us 

That  the  children's  King  was  born. 


N' 


THE  NAM!:  OF  JKSUS.  *0 

2  And  He  lives,  throughout  the  ages,— 
Lives  and  reigns  in  earth  anil  sky  ; 
Angel  hosts  Btill  sing  the  glory 
Of  the  children's  King  on  high. 

Yet  He  cares  for  children's  praises : 

So,  with  heart  and  voice  we  ring; 
Glory  in  the  highest,  glory 

To  the  Child,  the  children's  King! 


THi:  NAME  OF  JESUS. 
45    (228)  7s. 

JESUS!   Name  of  wondrous  love, 
Name  all  other  names  above! 
Name  at  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

2  Jesus!   Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave— _ 
"Jesus  shall  His  people  save.,r 

3  Jesus!  Name  of  mercy  in!  id. 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe- 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 

4  Jesus!  Only  Name  that's  giver. 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven. 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved,  . 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

5  Jesus!  Name  of  wondrous  Love!  f 
Human  Name  of  Him  above ! 
Pleading  only  this  we  flee. 
Helpless,  0  Our  God,  to  Thee. 

40     (221)  C.  M. 

OW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 


H' 


76  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name!  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place  ; 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  By  Thee  my  prayers  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  defiled: 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But,  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I  '11  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

47  a  7.  Iambic; 

iHERE  is  no  Name  so  sweet  on  earth, 
No  Name  so  sweet  in  heaven, — 
The  Name  before  His  wondrous  birth 
To  Christ  the  Saviour  given. 
Chorus: — We  love  to  sing  around  our  King, 
And  hail  Him  blessed  Jesus; 
For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard 
So  dear,  so  sweet  as  Jesus. 

His  human  Name  they  did  proclaim 
When  Abram's  son  they  sealed  Him, — 

The  Name  that  still  by  God's  good  will, 
Deliverer  revealed  Him. 
Chorus: — We  love  to  sing  around  our  King,  etc. 

And  when  He  hung  upon  the  tree, 
They  wrote  this  Name  above  Him  ; 


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EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS,  77 

That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
For  evermore  must  love  Him. 

Chorus  : — We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

4  So  now,  upon  His  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains,  He  gladly  reigns. 
The  Prince  ami  Saviour  Jesus. 

Chorus: — We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

5  To  Jesus  every  knee  shall  bow, 

And  every  tongue  confess  Him, 
And  we  unite  with  saints  in  light, 
Our  only  Lord  to  bless  Him. 

Chorus: — We  love  to  sing.  etc. 

0  0  Jesus,  by  that  matchless  Name, 
Thy  grace  shall  tail  us  never  ; 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same, 
Thou  art  the  same  for  ever. 
Chorus: — Then  let  us  sing  around  our  King, 
The  faithful,  precious  Jesus,  etc. 


S' 


EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS.   . 

41)  7s. 

ONS  of  men,  behold  from  far, 
Hail  the  long-expected  star  ! 
Jacob's  star  that  gilds  the  night, 
Guides  bewildered  nature  right. 
Fear  not  hence  that  ill  should  flow, 
"Wars  or  pestilence  below  ; 
"Wars  it  bids  and  tumults  cease, 
Ushering  in  the  Prince  of  Peace. 

2  Mild  He  shines  on  all  beneath, 

Piercing  through  the  shade  of  death  ;. 
Scattering  error's  wide-spread  night, 
Kindling  darkness  into  light. 
Nations  all,  far  off  and  near, 
Haste  to  see  your  God  appear ! 


78  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

Haste,  for  Him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  Him  manifested  there. 

•8  Here  behold  the  Day-spring  rise, 
Pouring  eyesight  on  your  eyes: 
God  in  His  own  light  survey, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 
Sing,  ye  morning  stars,  again! 
God  descends  on  earth  to  reign ; 
Deigns  for  man  His  life  to  employ: 
Shout,  ye  sons  of  God,  for  joy. 
49  11.  10. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our-tLa-kness  and  lend  us  Thine  aid: 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

.2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall: 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors- of  ;Edom  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  snountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine? 

A  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure; 
ISioher  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

\Bearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  cur  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

oO  8.  7. 

N  the  vineyard  of  our  Father, 
Daily  work  we  find  to  do  ; 
Scattered  gleanings  we  may  gather, 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few; 


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EPIPHANY  AXD  MISSIONS.  79 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners,  too. 

'2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 

Catching  moments  through  the  Jay, 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning, 
So  along  our  path  we  stray ; 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 

o  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory, 
Not  for  objects  nothing  worth, 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  Gospel  o'er  the  earth, 

Telling  mortals 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviour" s  birth. 

4  Up  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb, 
Or  till — sin's  dominion  falling — 
Christ  shall  in  His  kingdom  come  : 

And  His  children 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

5  Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavor, 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be ; 
And,  for  ever  and  for  ever, 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  Thee,* 

Hallelujah ! 
Singing  all  eternally. 


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ol  8.8.8.6. 

HE  three  kings  of  Orient  are; 

Bearing  gifts,  we  traverse  afar, 
Field  and  fountain,  Moor  and  mountain, 
Following  yonder  Star. 

O  Star  of  Wonder,  Star  of  Night, 
Star  with  Royal  Beauty  bright, 

Westward  leading,  Still  proceeding, 
Guide  us  to  Thy  perfect  light. 


80  THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 

2  Born  a  King  on  Bethlehem  plain, 
Gold  I  bring  to  crown  Him  again  ; 

King  for  ever,  Ceasing  never 
Over  us  all  to  reign. 
0  Star,  etc. 

3  Frankincense  to  offer  have  I, — 
Incense  owns  a  Deity  nigh : 

Prayer  and  praising  All  men  raising,. 
Worship  Him,  God  on  high. 
0  Star,  etc. 

4  Myrrh  is  mine ;  its  bitter  perfume- 
Breathes  a  life  of  gathering  gloom; 

Sorrowing,  sighing,  Bleeding,  dying, 
Sealed  in  the  stone-cold  tomb. 
0  Star,  ete. 

5  Glorious  now  behold  Him  arise, 
King,  and  God,  and  Sacrifice ; 

Heaven  sings  Hallelujah  ! 
Hallelujah,  the  earth  replies. 
0  Star,  etc. 


H 


(122)  7.  e. 

'AIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun. 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong  ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy; 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing  ; 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying,. 

Were  precious-  in  Hi&  sight. 


EririlANY  AND  MISSIONS.  81 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  : 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever; 

That  Name  to  us  is  Love. 

53     (301)  6.4.. 

THOU,  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 
And  took  their  flight ; 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray  ; 
And  where  the  Gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 
Let  there  be  light  I 

2  Thou,  who  didst  come  to  bring, 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing, 

Healing  and  sight, 

Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 

Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 

0,  now  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  be  light ! 

o  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight; 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light ! 


82  THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 

4  Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might ! 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide 
Rolling  iu  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  earth,  far  and  wide, 
Let  there  be  light! 
54    (140)  7s. 

AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold; 
As  vyith  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  by  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lonely  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore  ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat, 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we,  with  holy  joy, 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus !  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

-5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light : 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  for  ever  may.we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 


EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 

55     (298) 

HASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time. 
When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  His  power  shall  own, 
Heathen  tribes  His  Name  adore  ; 
Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains  shall  hurt  no  more. 

'3  Then  shall  war  and  tumults  cease, 
Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain; 
Righteousness  and  joy  and  peace 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 

i  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord, 
Ever  praise  His  glorious  Name; 
All  His  mighty  acts  record, 
All  His  wondrous  Love  proclaim. 


s- 


56    (290)  8.  7. 

AVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrow  be! 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee  ! 
Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told  ; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 

And  Thy  mercy  manifold  ! 

2  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast : 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest. 
Thirsting  as  for  dews  of  even. 

As  the  new- mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 

Thee  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 


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84  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

8  Saviour!  lo,  the  isles  are  wailing, 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit  new-creating, 

Love's  pure  flame,  and  Wisdom's  light. 
Give  the  Word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth,  by  every  creature, 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 

57    (297)  7.  6. 

IROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle  ; 

Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  : 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, 

Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  0  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 

Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 
It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 


THE  PASSION.  85 


Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 

Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  return  to  reign. 


THE  PASSION. 


58    (159)  *  C.  M. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
Drawn  from  Immannel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  ilood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
"Wash  all  my  sins  away  ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  Blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  Lord.  I  believe  Thou  hast  prepared 

(Unworthy  though  I  be) 
For  me  a  blood-bought  free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me! 

5  'Tis  strung  and  tuned  for  endless  years, 

And  formed  by  power  divine 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  cars 
*     No  other  name  but  Thine. 


-Verses  4  and  5  in  Ch.  B.  om. 


86  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 


I1 


59  (157)  8.  7. 
"N  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 
Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 

Never  shall  the  Cross  forsake  me  ; 
Lo!  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 
Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 

From  the  Cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 
By  the  Cross  are  sanctified ; 

Peace  is  there  that  knows  r*o  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

60  (3G7)  7s. 
OCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 
Let  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure, 
Save  me,  Lord,  and  make  me  pure. 

Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  Thy  Law's  demands  : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone : 


Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling  ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace 
Foul,  I  to  the  Fountain  fly  ; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die ! 


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THE  PASSION.  87 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
"When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ! 


JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul. 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  tly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high ! 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none  : 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee : 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me! 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring : 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  Name  ; 

1  am  all  unrighteousness : 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within.  . 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 


88  THE  CHURCH  YEAH: 

432     (368)  7.  6. 

I  LAY  my  sins  on-  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White,  in  His  Blood  so  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus  ; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  Him  ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
1  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 


PALM  SUNDAY. 

63    (527)  7.  6. 

WHEN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  His  Name. 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But,  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 
And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 


PALM  SUNDAY.  8? 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reignetfa 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill: 
We'll  flock  around  Hia  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son. 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming,. 

Would  their  Hosannas  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No:  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

64:    (214)  Gloria,  laus,  et  honor.  7.  G,  . 

ALL  glory,  praise,  and  honor 
To  Thee.  Redeemer  King: 
To  whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 

2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel. 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, . 
The  King  and  Blessed  One! 

3  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 


The  people  of  the  Hebrews 
With  palms  before  Thee  went; 

Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthemi 
Before  Thee  we  present. 


Z\)  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

5  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise  : 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

6  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises; 

Accept  the  prayers  we 'bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King! 

65    (1G7)  C.  M. 

/~\  THOU  who  through  this  holy  week 
\J     Didst  suffer  for  us  all ; 
The  sick  to  cure,  the  lost  to  seek, 
To  raise  up  them  that  fall: 

2  We  cannot  understand  the  woe 
Thy  Love  was  pleased  to  bear: 
O  Lamb  of  God,  .ve  only  know 
That  all  our  hopes  are  there! 

•3  Thy  feet  the  path  of  suffering  trod  ; 
Thy  hand  the  victory  won : 
"What  shall  we  render  to  our  God 
For  all  that  He  hath  done? 

4  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
By  men  on  earth  be  honor  done, 
And  by  the  heavenly  host. 


66     (1G8)  L.  M. 

RIDE  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die! 
0  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 


Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 

The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes, 

To  see  the  approaching  Sacrifice. 


PALM  SUNDAY.  91 

;  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh: 
The  Father  on  His  Bapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 

4  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  maj 

In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die! 

Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 

Then  take,  0  Lord,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 


H 


07     (170)  8.  7. 

AIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus! 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  sutler  to  release  us: 

Thou  didst  tree  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor: 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  Clod  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid  : 
By  almighty  Love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  Atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  Blood : 
Opened  is  tlffe  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  ;twixt  man  and  God. 

o  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side: 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare, 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

•1  Worship,  honor,  power  and  blessing, 
Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  : 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 


92  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 
Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 

Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 
Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


HOLY  WEEK. 

68     (163)  Viva,  viva,  Jesu.  6.  5. 

GLORY  be  to  Jesus,  _ 
Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 
From  His  sacred  veins! 

2  Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  Blood  I  find; 
Blest  be  His  compassion, 
Infinitely  kind  ! 

3  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream, 
Which  from  endless  torments 
Did  the  world  redeem  ! 

4  Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies ; 

But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 

For  our  pardon  cries  I 

5  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel  hosts  rejoicing 
Make  their  glad  reply. 

G  Lift  we  then  our  voices, 
Swell  the  mighty  flood ; 
Louder  still,  and  louder, 
Praise  the  precious  Blood  ! 

<j9     (435)  6.  4. 

Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine: 


M' 


HOLY   WEEK.  93 

Now  hear  me  while  I  pray  j 
Take  all  my  guilt  away  j 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 
1  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  hear:. 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  Thoii  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be. 

A  living  lire. 
3  While  life* s  dark  maze  I  head. 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

lie  Thou  my  Guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 
A  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above — 

A  ransomed  soul. 


70    (172) 


SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bend  the  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes ; 
0,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany! 

2  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years. 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  bavage  wilderness: 


94  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 

Of  tlie  insulting  tempter's  power? 
Turn,  O  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer  ; 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn  ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice  ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany! 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan  ; 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone  ; 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God ; 

O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany! 

71     (132)  8.  7. 

TRICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted, 
See  Him  dying  on  the  tree! 
'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected  ; 
Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  He  !  'tis  He ! 

2  Mark  the  Sacrifice  appointed! 
See  who  bears  the  awful  load  ; 

'Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

3  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation  ; 
Here  the  refuge  of  the  lost ; 

Christj's  the  Rock  of  our  salvation  : 
His  the  Name  of  which  we  boast. 

4  Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  wounded ! 
Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt! 

None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

Who  on  Thee  their  hopes  have  built, 


s: 


A1 


lioi.Y  WEEK.  95 

72    (181)  C.  M. 

LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
A  ad  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  He  devote  that  Bacred  Head 

For  such  a  worm  as  1 '.' 
Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done. 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown! 

And  Love  beyond  degree! 
"Well  might  the  sua  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in. 
When  Christ  the  mighty  Maker  died 

For  man  the  creature's  sin  ! 
Thus  might  I  hide  my  Washing  face. 

While  His  dear  cross  appears; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 

And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 
But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe. 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away: 

'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


o 


73     1 170)      0  Haupt  voll  Blut  unci  Wiuulen.  7.  6, 

SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 
With  grief  and  shame  weighed  downr 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  Thy  only  crown! 
0  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now,  was  Thine  L 

Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

2  How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish.. 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn  ! 

How  does  that  visage  languish, 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn  ! 
What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered, 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain  ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 
But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 


-96  THE  CHURCH  year: 

3  Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour! 

'Tis  I  deserve  Thy  place! 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favor, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 
Receive  me,  my  Redeemer; 

My  Shepherd,  make  me  Thine! 
Of  every  good  the  Fountain, 

Thou  art  the  Spring  of  mine ! 

-4  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end ! 
O  make  me  Thine  for  ever, 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let,  me  never,  never, 

Outlive  my  love  to  Thee. 

'5  Foi-bid  that  I  should  leave  Thee  ; 

O  Jesus,  leave  not  me; 
In  faith  may  I  receive  Thee, 

When  death  shall  set  me  free. 
When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  must  hence  depart. 
Release  me  then  from  anguish 

By  Thine  own  wounded  heart. 

74     (187)  CM. 

JESUS,  Thy  soul,  for  ever  blest, 
Hath  gone  among  the  dead, 
And  to  his  peaceful  place  of  rest, 
The  dying  thief  hath  led. 

:  2  And  all  for  us;  that  when,  ere  long. 
We  shall  resign  onr  breath, 
We  may  not  fear  to  go  among 
The  unseen  shades  of  death. 

3  In  death's  dark  vale  I  soon  must  be, 
But  I  will  nothing  fear: 
Thy  rod  and  staff  will  comfort  me; 
Thou  hast  Thyself  been  there. 


A] 


BASTES.  97 

75     (185)  8.7.7. 

LI.  is  o'er,  the  pain,  the  sorrow, 
Human  taunts  .* u i < I  Satan's  spite; 
Death  shall  be  despoiled  to-morrow 

Of  the  prey  he  grasps  to-night ; 
Yet  once  more,  to  seal  bis  doom, 
Christ  must  sleep  within  the  tomb. 

2  Fierce  and  deadly  was  the  anguish 

Which  on  yonder  Cross  He  bore; 
How  did  soul  and  body  languish 

Till  the  toil  of  death  was  o'er! 
But  that  toil,  so  fierce  and  dread, 
Bruised  and  crushed  the  serpent's  head. 

i  Close  and  still  the  grave  that  holds  Him, 

"While  in  brief  repose  He  lies: 
Deep  the  slumber  that  enfolds  Him, 

Veiled  awhile  from  mortal  eyes; 
Slumber  such  as  needs  must  be 
After  hard-won  victory. 

4  We  this  night  with  plaintive  voicing 

Chant  His  requiem  soft  and  low ; 
Loftier  strains  of  loud  rejoicing 

From  to-morrow's  harp  shall  flow: 
Death  and  hell  at  length  are  slain, 
Christ  hath  triumphed,  Christ  doth  reign. 


EASTER, 

70     (193)  7.  G. 

THE  day  of  Resurrection! 
Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad  ! 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God! 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 
From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over, 
With  hymns  of  victory. 


08  THE  CHUftCH  YEAR: 

2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  Resurrection  light: 
And  listening  to  His  accents-, 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  All  hail! — and  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful? 

Let  earth  her  song  begin  ! 
Let  all  the  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein  : 
In  grateful  exultation 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen, 

Our  Joy  that  hath  no  end. 

77  Fruehmorgens,  da  die  Bonn  aufgelit.        L.  M. 
IRE  yet  the  dawn  hath  filled  the  skies, 

Behold  my  Saviour  Christ  arise  ; 
He  chaseth  from  us  sin  and  night, 
And  brings  us  joy  and  life  and  light. 

2  He  feeds  me,  comforts  and  defends, 
And  when  I  die,  His  angel  sends 
To  bear  me  whither  He  is  gone, 
For  of  His  own  He  loseth  none. 

3  Strong  Champion  !  For  this  comfort,  see 
The  whole  world  brings  her  thanks  to  Thee  j 
And  once  we  too  shall  raise  above 

More  sweet  and  loud  the  song  we  love. 

78  (192)  7s. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say. 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 
2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won ; 
Lo!  the  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 
Lo!  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 


E1 


EASTER.  99' 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal; 

Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell ! 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise  ; 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise.  • 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ; 
Where,  0  Death,  is  now  Thy  sting? 
Dying  once,  lie  all  doth  save; 
Where  thy  victory,  0  Grave? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head: 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  Ave  rise  ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies! 

6  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  I 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given : 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou  ! 

70  Luke  xxiv.  34.  S.  M. 

**nnHE  Lord  is  risen  indeed!  " 
Jl     And  are  the  tidings  true? 
Yes;  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed, 
And  saw  Him  living  too. 

2  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed:" 

Then  Justice  asks  no  more  ; 
Mercy  and  Truth  are  now  agreed, 
Who  stood  opposed  before. 

3  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  :"' 

Then  is  His  work  performed ; 
The  captive  surely  now  is  freed, 
And  Death,  our  foe,  disarmed. 

4  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !;' 

Attending  angels,  hear; 
L'p  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed,. 

The  joyful  tidings  bear. 
6  Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord  : 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs 

To  sin£  our  risen  Lord. 


100  THE  church  year: 

ASCENSION. 

80     (205)  *  C.  M. 

THE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His  by  sovereign  right: 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  loids, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  Cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  The  Cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him; 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 


A 


SI     (201)  Hymnum  canamus  glorice.  L.  M. 

HYMN  of  glory  let  us  sing ; 
New  hymns  throughout  the  world  shall  ring: 
By  a  new  way  none  ever  trod, 
Christ  mounteth  to  the  throne  of  God. 

2  May  our  affections  thither  tend, 
And  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne, 
Thee  reigning  in  the  heavens  we  own ! 

3  Be  Thou  our  present  Joy,  O  Lord, 
Who  wilt  be  ever  our  Reward : 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee, 
May  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee! 

:Verse  5  in  Ch.  B.  om. 


WHITSUNTIDE.  101 

82     (200)  *  7s. 

HAIL  the  day  that  sees  Tlini  rise, 
Glorious,  to  His  native  skies  ! 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Reascenda  His  native  heaven. 


2  Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves; 
Though  retaining  to  His  throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

3  See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above ! 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love! 
Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below! 

4  Still  for  us  His  Death  He  pleads  ; 
Prevalent,  He  intercedes  : 

Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
Harbinger  of  human  race. 


WHITSUNTIDE. 

83   (252)   Ko?nm,  0  Komm,  du  Geist  des  Lebens.     3. 

COME,  0  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit, 
Thou  for  ever  art  divine: 
Let  Thy  power  never  fail  me, 

Always  fill  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Thus  shall  grace,  and  truth,  and  light 
Dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

2  Grant  my  mind  and  my  affections 

Wisdom,  counsel,  purity; 
That  I  may  be  ever  seeking 

Naught  but  that  which  pleases  Thee. 
Let  Thy  knowledge  spread  and  grow. 
Working  error's  overthrow. 


'Verses  2  and  6  in  Ck.  B.  om. 


i.  t, 


102  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  I 

3  Lead  me  to  green  pastures,  lead  me 

By  the  true  and  living  way, 
Shield  me  from  each  strong  temptation 

Th?t  might  draw  my  heart  astray; 
And  if  e'er  my  feet  should  turn, 
For  each  error  let  me  mourn. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  strong  and  mighty, 

Thou  who  makest  all  things  new, 
Make  Thy  work  within  me  perfect, 

Help  me  by  Thy  Word  so  true, 
Arm  me  with  that  Sword  of  Thine, 
And  the  victory  shall  be  mine. 


0 


84   (249)     0  EeiVger  Geist,  Icehf  beiunsein. 
HOLY  Spirit,  enter  in, 
Among  these  hearts  Thy  work  begin, 
Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us ; 
Sun  of  the  soul,  Thou  Light  Divine, 
Around  and  in  us  brightly  shine, 

To  strength  and  gladness  wake  us. 
Where  Thou  shinest,  Life  from  hea\en 
There  is  given. 
We  before  Thee 
For  that  precious  gift  implore  Thee. 

2  Left  to  ourselves  we  shall  but  stray ; 
0  lead  us  on  the  narrow  way, 

With  wisest  counsel  guide  us, 
And  give  us  steadfastness,  that  we 
May  henceforth  truly  follow  Thee, 

Whatever  woes  betide  us: 
Heal  Thou  gently,  Hearts  now  broken, 
Give  some  token 
Thou  art  near  us, 
Whom  we  trust  to  light  and  cheer  us. 

3  0  mighty  Rock !  0  Source  of  Life, 
Let  Thy  dear  Word,  'mid  doubt  and  strife, 

Be  so  within  us  burning, 
That  we  be  faithful  unto  death, 


WHITSUNTIDE.  103 

In  Thy  pure  love  and  holy  faith. 

From  Thee  true  wisdom  learning! 
Lord,  Thy  graces,  On  us  shower, 

By  Thy  power 

Christ  confessing, 
Let  us  win  His  grace  and  blessing. 

0  gentle  dew,  from  heaven  now  fall 
With  power  upon  the  hearts  of  all, 

Thy  tenderness  instilling; 
That  heart  to  heart  in  ore  closely  bound, 
Fruitful  in  kindly  deeds  be  found, 

The  law  of  love  fulfilling; 
Xo  wrath,  no  strife,  Here  shall  grieve  Thee, 
We  receive  Thee, 
Where  Thou  livest 
Peace  and  love  and  joy  Thou  givest. 


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85  1 253)  C.  M. 
IOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  lhy  quickening  powers: 

Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ; 
.     Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys! 

3  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great? 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers. 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

86  (267)  7s. 

HOLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine! 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 


104  THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 

2  Let  me  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
Let  me  all  His  beauties  trace ; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  Thee. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine: 
In  Thy  mercy  pity  me, 

From  sin's  bondage  set  me  free. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Yield  a  sacred,  settled  peace, 

Let  it  grow  and  still  increase. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne, 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

6  See,  to  Ihee  I  yield  my  heart; 
Shed  Thy  life  through  evei'y  part. 
A  pure  temple  I  would  be, 
Whollv  dedicate  to  Thee. 


B' 


TRINITY. 

8.7. 
LESSED  Father!   Great  Creator  ! 
Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  bend ; 
To  Thy  throne  for  all  Thy  favors, 
Youthful  praises  now  we  send. 

Blessed  Father! 
To  our  youthful  songs  attend. 

Blessed  Jesus!   Great  Redeemer! 

Sadly  by  Thy  Cross  we  stand  ; 
On  that  Cross  Thou  diedst  to  bring  us 

To  the  joys  of  Thy  right  hand. 
Blessed  Jesus! 

Bring  us  to  Thy  heavenly  land. 


TRINITY.  105 

Blessed  Spirit!   Great  Consoler! 

Make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling  place; 
Teach  us,  guide  us,  sanctify  us, 

And  console  us  all  our  days. 
Blessed  Spirit ! 

Ever  cheer  us  with  Thy  grace. 

Blessed  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Glorious  Godhead,  Three  in  One! 
Guide  us  to  the  heaven  of  heavens, 

Through  the  merits  of  the  Son. 
Guide  and  guard  us, 

Till  we  see  Him  on  the  throne. 


88  (259)  C.  M. 

HAIL!  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Whom  One  in  Three  we  know; 
By  all  Thy  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
By  all  Thy  Church  below. 

2  One  undivided  Trinity 

With  triumph  we  proclaim  ; 
Thy  universe  is  full  of  Thee, 
And  speaks  Thy  glorious  Name. 

3  Thee,  holy  Father,  we  confess  : 

Thee,  holy  Son,  adore  ; 
And  Thee,  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  bless, 
And  worship  evermore. 

4  Hail!  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Our  heavenly  song  shall  be  ; 
Supreme,  essential  One,  adored 
In  co-eternal  Three  ! 

89  (262)  6.4. 

COME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father  all  glorious. 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 
G 


106  TKE  CHURCH  YEAH  : 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  descend ; 
From  all  our  foes  defend, 

Nor  let  us  fall ; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made ; 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed  ; 

Lord,  hear  our  call! 

3  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 

Our  prayer  attend: 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  word  success  ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour  : 
Thou  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power ! 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
Eternal  praises  be, 

Hence,  evermore ! 
His  sovereign  Majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


THE  REFORMATION  AND  THE    CHURCH. 

90    (270)  8.  7. 


71 


Zion  kept  by  power  divine ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine ! 


THE  REFORMATION  AND  TJIi:  CHURCH,         107 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish  : 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove  ; 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish ; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove : 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee  ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight  : 
God  is  with  Thee, 

Light. 


T 


01  7.  C. 

IHE  Church's  one  foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord  : 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word : 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride, 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation, 
Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth. 

Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth: 

One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 
Partakes  one  holy  Food, 

And  to  one  Hope  she  presses, 
With  every  grace  endued. 

3  Though  with  a  scoruful  wonder 
Men  see  her  sore  opprest, 

By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distrest, 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping. 

Their  cry  goes  up,  ''How  long?" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  son  jr. 


A 


108  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

4  Mid  toil,  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 

02     (274)       Ein  feste  Burg  ist  unser  Gott. 
MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 
A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon  j 
He  helps  us  free  from  every  need 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  bitter  foe 
Means  us  deadly  woe : 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight, 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 
Soon  were  our  loss  effected  ; 
But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One 
Whom  God  Himself  elected. 
Ask  ye,  Who  is  this? 
Jesus  Christ  it  is, 
Of  Sabaoth  Lord, 
And  there's  none  other  God, 
He  holds  the  field  for  ever. 

4  Tho'  devils  ail  the  world  should  fill, 
All  watching  to  devour  us, 
We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 
They  cannot  overpower  us. 
This  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 
He  can  harm  us  none, 
He's  judged,  the  deed  is  done, 
One  little  word  o'erthrows  him. 

4  The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 
And  not  a  thank  have  for  it, 


THE  REFORMATION  AND  THE  CHURCH.  109 

He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain, 
With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit, 
Take  they  then  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child  and  wife 5 
When  their  worst  is  done, 
They  yet  have  nothing  won, 
The  Kingdom  ours  reinaineth. 


I 


93  C.  M. 

LOVE  the  Church,  the  holy  Church, 
The  Saviour's  spotless  Bride  ; 
And  0,  I  love  her  palaces, 

Through  all  the  world  so  wide. 

2  I  love  the  Church,  the  holy  Church, 

That  o'er  our  life  presides — 
The  birth,  the  bridal,  and  the  grave, 
And  many  an  hour  besides. 

3  Be  mine  through  life  to  live  in  her, 

And  when  the  Lord  shall  call, 
To  die  in  her,  the  Spouse  of  Christ, 
The  Mother  of  us  all. 

941(266)  8.  7. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  City  of  our  God: 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  a#e  to  ns;e. 


110  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

3  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 


M 


95  C.  M. 

'  Y  Church !  my  Church  !  my  dear  old  Church ! 
My  fathers'  and  my  own ! 
On  Prophets  and  Apostles  built, 

And  Christ  the  corner-stone! 
All  else  beside,  by  storm  or  tide, 

May  yet  be  overthrown ; 
But  not  my  Church — my  dear  old  Church — 
My  fathers'  and  my  own ! 

2  My  Church!  my  Church!  my  dear  old  Church! 
My  glory  and  my  pride ! 

Firm  in  the  Faith  Immanuel  taught, 

She  holds  no  faith  beside. 
Upon  this  Rock,  'gainst  every  shock, 

Though  gates  of  hell  assail, 
She  stands  secure,  with  promise  sure, 

"They  never  shall  prevail." 

3  My  Church!  my  Church!  my  dear  old  Church ! 
I  love  her  ancient  name  ; 

And  God  forbid,  a  child  of  hers 

Should  ever  do  her  shame ! 
Her  mother-care,  I'll  ever  share ; 

Her  child  I  am  alone, 
Till  he  who  gave  me  to  her  arms 

Shall  call  me  to  His  own. 

4  My  Church !  my  Church  !  my  dear  old  Church ! 
I've  heard  the  tale  of  blood, 

Of  hearts  that  loved  her  to  the  death — 
The  great,  the  wise,  the  good. 


THE  WORD.  Ill 

Our  martyred  sires  defied  the  fires 

For  Christ  the  crucified  ; 
The  ouce  delivered  faith  to  keep. 

They  burned,  they  bled,  they  died. 

•3  My  Church!  my  Church!   I  love  my  Church, 

For  she  exalts  my  Lord ! 
She  speaks,  she  breathes,  she  teaches  not, 

But  from  His  written  Word. 
And  if  her  voice  bids  me  rejoice, 

From  all  my  sins  released; 
'Tis  through  the  atoning  sacrifice, 

And  Jesus  is  the  Priest. 

6  My  Church!  my  Church!   I  love  my  Church, 

For  she  doth  lead  me  on 
To  Z ion's  Palace  Beautiful, 

"Where  Christ  my  Lord  hath  gone. 
From  all  below,  she  bids  me  go, 

To  Him,  the  Life,  the  Way, 
The  Truth  to  guide  my  erring  feet 

From  darkness  into  day. 

7  Then  here,  my  Church!  my  dear  old  Church! 

Thy  child  would  add  a  vow, 
To  that  whose  token  once  was  signed 

Upon  his  infant  brow:  — 
Assault  who  may,  kiss  and  betray, 

Dishonor  and  disown, 
My  Church  shall  yet  be  dear  to  me, 

My  fathers'  and  my  owx  ! 


THE  WORD. 

C,  M. 

OW  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 
By  inspiration  gtven ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 


H' 


It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 


A 


112  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  I 

Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  Lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 
97     (311)  C.  M. 

GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

His  gracious  light  and  heat. 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise  ; 

They  rise,  but  never  set. 

Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 

With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 

In  brighter  worlds  above. 

^98    (312)  C.  M. 

OW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  Word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 
That  guides  us  all  the  day; 

And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

3  The  starry  heavens  Thy  rule  obey, 
The  earth  maintains  her  place  ; 

And  these  Thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 


H' 


THE  WORD.  113 

4  But  still  Thy  Law  and  Gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine  ; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  Thy  "Word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

5  Thy  "Word  is  everlasting  truth : 

How  pure  is  every  page ! 
That  holy  Book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

09    (316)    ErTia.lt  tins,  Herr,  bci  Deinem  Wort.    L.  M. 

LORD,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word  : 
Curb  those  who  fain  by  craft  or  sword 
Would  wrest  the  kingdom  from  Thy  Son, 
And  set  at  naught  all  He  hath  done. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known  ; 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone : 
Defend  Thy  Christendom,  that  we 

May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3  0  Comforter,  of  priceless  worth,    . 
Send  peace  and  unity  on  earth, 
Support  us  in  our  final  strife, 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

(&%z  Small  (Eattrijism. 

100  Herr  Gott  erhalt  tins  fuer  unci  fuer.      L.  M. 

LORD  God,  preserve  from  age  to  age 
The  pure  instructions  of  that  page 
Drawn  forth,  for  all  the  world  of  youth, 
By  Luther  from  the  Word  of  Truth : 

2  That  we,  in  Thy  Commands  well  taught, 
Deplore  our  sins,  as  we  all  ought ; 
Believe  in  Thee  and  Christ,  our  Lord — 
Led  by  the  Spirit  through  Thy  Word. 

3  To  Thee  "Our  Father'  may  we  pray. 
Who  all  our  wants  can  take  away: 
May  we,  baptized,  our  call  fulfill. 
And,  as  Thy  children,  do  Thy  will. 


L( 


114  THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 

4  If  any  fall,  let  theni  not  lie, 
But  to  Confession  quickly  fly ; 
With  faith  the  Sacrament  receive. 
Amen !  A  blessed  end,  Lord,  give. 

101  Acli  bleib  bei  uns,  Herr  Jesu  Christ.        L.  M, 
ORD  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide, 

For  'round  us  falls  the  eventide, 
Nor  let  Thy  Word,  our  glorious  light, 
For  us  be  ever  quenched  in  night. 

2  In  these  dark  days  that  yet  remain, 
May  we  Thy  Sacraments  maintain, 
And  keep  Thy  Word,  still  true  and  pure, 
And  steadfast  in  the  faith  endure. 

BAPTISM. 

102  (323)   Ichbin  getauft  auf  Deinen  Namen.  8.7, 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
I  'm  baptized  in  Thy  dear  Name; 
In  the  seed  Thou  dost  inherit, 
With  the  people  Thou  dost  claim, 

I  am  reckoned ; 
And  for  me  the  Saviour  came. 

2  Thou  receivest  me,  0  Father, 

As  a  child  and  heir  of  Thine; 
Jesus,  Thou  who  diedst,  yea,  rather 
Ever  livest,  Thou  art  mine. 

Thou,  0  Spirit, 
Art  my  Guide,  my  light  divine. 

3  I  have  pledged,  and  would  not  falter,. 

Truth,  obedience,  love  to  Thee  ; 
I  have  vows  upon  Thine  altar, 
Ever  Thine  alone  to  be  ; 

And  for  ever 
Sin  and  all  its  lusts  to  flee. 

4  Gracious  God,  all  Thou  hast  spoken 

In  this  covenant  shall  take  place:, 


CONFIRMATION.  US 

But  if  I,  alas!  have  broken 
These  my  vows,  hide  not  Thy  face  ; 

And  from  falling 
0  restore  me  by  Thy  grace ! 

5  Lord,  to  Thee  I  now  surrender 
All  I  have,  and  all  I  am  ; 
Make  my  heart  more  true  and  tender, 
Glorify  in  me  Thy  Name. 

Let  obedience 
To  Thy  will  be  all  my  aim. 

G  Help  me  in  this  high  endeavor, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 
Bind  my  heart  to  Thee  for  ever, 
Till  I  join  the  heavenly  host. 

Living,  dying, 
Let  me  make  in  Thee  my  boast. 

CONFIRMATION. 
103    (322)  8.  7. 

BLESSED  Saviour,  who  hast  taught  me 
I  should  live  to  Thee  alone  ; 
All  these  years  Thy  hand  hath  brought  me, 

Since  I  first  was  made  Thine  own. 
At  the  Font  my  vows  were  spoken 

By  my  parents  in  the  Lord  ; 
That  my  vows  shall  be  unbroken, 
At  the  Altar  I  record. 

2  I  would  trust  in  Thy  protecting, 

Wholly  rest  upon  Thine  arm  ; 
Follow  wholly  Thy  directing, 

0  my  only  Guard  from  harm  ! 
Meet  me  now  with  Thy  salvation, 

In  Thy  Church's  ordered  way; 
Let  me  feel  Thy  Confirmation 

In  Thy  truth  and  fear  to-day: 

3  So  that  might  and  firmness  gaining, 

Hope  in  danger,  joy  in  grief, 


o 


116  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

Now  and  evermore  remaining 

In  the  catholic  belief, 
Resting  in  my  Saviour's  merit, 

Strengthened  with  the  Spirit's  strength, 
With  Thy  Church  I  may  inherit 

All  my  Father's  joy  at  length. 

104     (324)  L.  M. 

HAPPY  day,  that  stays  my  choice 
On  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  0  nappy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 
To  Him  who  merits  all  my  love  ! 

Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  His  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done  ; 
I  am  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine  : 

He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 
Glad  to  obey  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 
Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 

With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  called  on  angels'  bread  to  feast? 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 
That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear  ; 

Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


105     (325)  C.  M. 

"Y  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 


M- 


2  Before  the  Cross  of  Him  who  di« 
Behold  I  prostrate  fall ; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all! 


PRAYER.  11' 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 

Adopt  me  for  Thine  own  ; 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne ! 

4  May  the  clear  Blood,  once  shed  for  me, 

My  blest  Atonement  prove, 

That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 

The  purchase  of  Thy  Love ! 

5  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given : 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven ! 

10G     (326)*  7s. 

mfflNE  for  ever!  God  of  love, 
JL      Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above ; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  for  ever !  Lord  of  Life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife ; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  for  ever!  0  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
0  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  for  ever!  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 

Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

PEAYER. 

107     (29)  7s. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer  : 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

*Verse  4  in  Ch.  B.  om. 


14S  KIE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King  ; 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

8  With  my  burden  I  begin  ; 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin! 
Let  Thy  Blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest ! 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain. 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

108     (536)  6.  4. 

TVTEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
JJM      Nearer  to  Thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 
-2  Xbough,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  to  Thee ! 
8  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven  ; 


FAITH  AND  tjFX.  119 

All  that  Thou  sendest  mc 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise: 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upwards  I  fly ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 


FAITH  AND  LIFE. 

109     (84)  Psalm  23.  S.  M. 

THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied  : 
Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  Name. 


4  While  He  affords  His  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear: 


H' 


120  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd 's  with  me  there. 

5  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days ; 

Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

110  (G9)  C.  M. 

OLY  and  reverend  is  the  Name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 
Thrice  holy,  Lord !  the  angels  cry  : 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing. 

2  Holy  is  He  in  all  His  works, 
And  saints  are  His  delight; 

But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  His  sight. 

3  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind 
Pay,  0  my  soul,  to  God ; 

Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  His  sublime  abode. 

4  Thou,  righteous  God !  preserve  my  soul 
From  all  pollution  free: 

The  pure  in  heart  are  Thy  delight, 
And  they  Thy  face  shall  see. 

111  (90)  C.  M. 

HINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God ! 
With  rays  of  beauty  shine  ; 
0  let  Thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  all  their  round  be  Thine. 


S] 


2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  Thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  : 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  Thou  Thy  Love  restrain. 

3  With  Thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  Thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  Thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  Thpe  is  lent. 


J 


FAITH  AND  LIFE.  12? 

Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road 

Till  all  our  labors  cease ; 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 

With  everlasting  peace. 

I  I  -1     (SQ6)  *  L.  K. 

UST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee,, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come,' 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 
To  Thee,  whose  Blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, . 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
"With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  cornel 

4  Just  as  I  am,  Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe  ; 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

5  Just  as  I  am ;  Thy  Love  unknown. 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down.; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone,. 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

1 1 ; ;     (377)  Pi-overbs  3  :  13,  17.  C.  if, 

"OW  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice ! 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 
Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

*Verse  4  in  Ch.  B.  om, 
H 


H* 


J 


1 22  1 JJB  CHURCH  YEA  B : 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 

And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 
4.14    (528)  7s. 

SUS,  when  a  little  Child, 
Taught  us  what  we  ought  to  be  ; 
Holy,  harmless,  undefiled, 

Was,  the  Saviour's  infancy; 
All  the  Father's  glory  shone 
In  the  person  of  His  Son. 
As  in  age  and  strength  He  grew, 

Heavenly  wi.sdoni  filled  His  breast; 
Crowds  attentive  round  Him  drew, 

Wondering  at  their  infant  Guest ; 
Gazed  upon  His  lovely  face, 
Saw  Him  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
In  His  heavenly  Father's  house, 

Jesus  spent  His  early  days ; 
There  He  paid  His  solemn  vows, 

There  proclaimed  His  Father's  praise; 
Thus  it  was  His  lot  to  gain 
Favor  both  with  God  and  man. 
Father,  guide  our  steps  aright 

In  the  way  that  Jesus  trod  ; 
May  it  be  our  great  delight 

To  obey  Thy  will,  0  God! 
Then  to  us  shall  soon  be  given 
Endless  bliss  with  Christ  in  heaven. 

115     (106)-  C.  M. 

HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
Come  unto  me  and  rest; 


I 


*First  part  of  each  verse. 


W1 


FAITH  AND  LIFE.  123 

Lav  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  u]>on  my  l»reast. 
I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water:  thirsty  one. 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live. 

1  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 
I  am  this  dark  world's  Light : 

Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 

(378)  S.  If. 

'HAT  cheering  words  are  these! 
Their  sweetness  who  can  tell? 
In  time  and  to  eternal  days, 

"  'Tis  with  the  righteous  well." 

2  In  every  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endure, 
Aud  well  when  called  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise  : 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  How: 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
And.  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  dying  Love  : 
And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account, 
When  they  the  furnace  prove. 

5  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 

"From  earth  and  sin  arise, 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 
Made  to  salvation  wise.*' 
117  H.  M. 

WHEN  little  Samuel  woke. 
And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 
At  every  word  He  spoke. 

How  much  did  he  rejoice  ! 
0,  blessed,  happy  child !  to  find 
The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind. 


124  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

2  If  God  would  speak  to  me, 

And  say  He  was  my  Friend, 
How  happy  I  should  be ! 

O,  how  I  would  attend  ! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  would  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3  And  does  He  never  speak? 

0  yes ;  for  in  His  Word 
He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  that  Samuel  heard. 
And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

4  Like  Samuel  let  me  say, 

Whene'er  I  read  His  Word, 
"Speak,  Lord,  I  would  obey" 

The  voice  that  Samuel  heard  ; 
And  when  I  in  Thy  house  appear, 
"Speak,  for  Thy  servant  waits  to  hear." 

118  Advantages  of  Religion  in  Youth.         C.  M. 

HAPPY  is  he  whose  early  years 
Receive  instruction  well ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
%  The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  'Tis  easier  work  if  we  begin 

To  serve  the  Lord  betimes  ; 
While  sinners  who  grow  old  sin 
Are  hardened  by  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  Religion  young ; 
With  joy  it  crowns  succeeding  years, 
And  makes  our  virtues  strong. 

4  To  Thee,  Almighty  God,  to  Thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign : 
'T  will  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  Thine  ! 


FAITH  AND  LIFE.  125 

o  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 
Employ  our  daily  breath : 
Thus  we're  prepared  for  future  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

119  Eccles.  12:  I.  CM. 

REMEMBER  thy  Creator  now, 
In  these  thy  youthful  days: 
He  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow  ; 
He  loves  thine  earliest  praise. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator  now  ; 

Seek  Him  while  He  is  near: 
For  evil  days  will  come,  when  thou 
Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

3  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

His  willing  servant  be ; 
Then  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow 
He  will  remember  thee. 

4  Almighty  God,  our  hearts  incliue 

Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear ; 
Let  all  our  future  days  be  Thine, 
Devoted  to  Thy  fear. 

120  Prayer  for  the  Children  of  the  Church.     L.  M. 

DEAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 
From  Thy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And,  lured  by  worldly  joys  away, 
Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found  ; 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  Thine, 

That  Thy  dear  sacred  Name  they  bear ; 
Think  that  the  seal  of  Love  divine, 
The  sign  of  cov'nant  grace,  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 

Oh  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be; 
Remember  all  the  prayers  and  tears 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  Thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 

These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  Thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wand'rers  to  Thy  fold  restore. 


126'  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

121  .  11.8.12.9. 


I 


THINK,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 


How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  His  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

2  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on  my  head, 

That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look  when  He  said, 
"Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 

3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love ; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above ; 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven  ; 
Full  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander  and  fall, 

Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home: 
I  wish  they  could  know  there  is  room  for  them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 

G  And  0,  how  I  long  for  that  glorious  time, 
The  sweetest  and  brightest  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime, 
Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest. 

122  7s. 

JESUS,  Saviour,  Son  of  God, 
Who  for  me  life's  pathway  trod, 
Who  for  me  became  a  child, 
Make  me  humble,  meek,  and  mild. 

2  I  Thy  lamb  would  ever  be ; 
Jesus,  I  would  follow  Thee  ; 
And,  like  Samuel  of  old, 
Always  live  within  Thy  fold. 

3  Dearest  Saviour,  I  am  Thine, 
Bid  Thy  Spirit  on  me  shine  ; 


FAITH  AND  UP*;.  1 'J? 

Keep  my  weak  and  sinful  heart. 
Lest  it  should  from  Thee  deparl . 
4  Teach  me  how  to  pray  to  Thee  ; 
Make  me  holy,  heavenly; 
Let  me  love  what  Thou  dost  love  : 
Let  me  live  with  Thee  above. 

123  7.  0-. 

COME,  let  us  sing  of  Jv>\i>. 
"While  hearts  and  accents  blend  ; 
Come,  let  us  sing  of  .lesus. 
The  sinner's  only  friend  : 
His  holy  soul  rejoices 

Amid  the  choirs  above. 
To  hear  our  youthful  voice* 
Exulting  in  His  love. 

2  We  love  to  sing  of  Jes  is. 

Who  wept  our  path  along  ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus. 

The  tempted  and  the  strong  ; 
None  who  besought  His  healing. 

He  passed  unheeded  by  : 
And  still  retains  His  feeling 

For  us  above  the  sky. 

3  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save : 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave: 
And  in  our  hour  of  danger, 

We'll  trust  His  love  alone, 
Who  once  slept  in  a  manger, 

And  now  sits  on  a  throne. 

4  Then  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

While  yet  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  hope  to  sing  of  Jesus 

Throughout  eternal  day. 
For  those  who  here  confess  Hi:n. 

He  will  in  heaven  confess, 
And  faithful  hearts  that  bless  Him, 

He  will  for  ever  bless. 


128  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

121    (530)  ft. 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee  ; 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be  ; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild, 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

2  Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart. 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind  : 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

3  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am. 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

4  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days : 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  holy  Child,  in  me. 

B5  ft -7. 

GRACIOUS  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd, 
Little  ones  are  dear  to  Thee  ; 
Gathered  with  Thine  arms  and  carried 
In  Thy  bosom  may  we  be. 

2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 

From  Thy  fold  to  go  astray; 
By  Thy  look  of  love  direct  us, 
That  we  walk  the  narrow  way. 

3  Cleanse  our  hearts  from  sin  and  folly, 

In  the  stream  Thy  love  supplied, — 
Mingled  stream  of  Blood  and  Water 
Flowing  from  Thy  wounded  side. 

4  Let  Thy  holy  Word  instruct  us, 

Fill  our  minds  with  heavenly  light; 
Let  Thy  love  and  grace  constrain  us 
Ever  to  pursue  the  right. 


FAITH  AND  LIFE.  Ity 

■')  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises, 

Which  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  we  render 
Thanks  and  praises  to  our  King. 
120  8.  7. 

CHRISTIAN  children  must  be  holy, 
Serving  God  from  day  to  day ; 
Never  is  the  time  too  early 
For  a  Christian  to  obey. 

2  Jesus  taught  us  in  His  childhood  : 

Only  eight  short  days  He  saw, 
Ere  He  suffered  circumcision, 
And  obeyed  His  Fathers  law. 

3  He  who  is  our  great  Example, 

Let  no  moment  run  to  loss; 
Not  one  precious  hour  He  wasted, 
From  the  cradle  to  the  cross. 

4  Soon  He  sorrowed,  soon  He  suffered, 

We  must  meek  and  gentle  be ; 
Little  pain  and  little  trial, 
Ever  bearing  patiently. 

5  Soon  He  showed  a  Son's  obedience: 

We  must  early  learn  to  do 
Not  our  own  will,  but  our  Father's, 
And  be  found  obedient  too. 
127     (379)  7s. 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  0  ye  banished  seed,  be  glad! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made  ; 
LTs  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes  ; 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 


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130'  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 

4  Sing,  ye  little  flock  and  blest : 
You  on  Jesus'  soul  shall  rest : 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land ; 
JesHs  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

6  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

128  Weil  ich  Jesu  Schceflein  bin.     7.7.8.8.7.7. 

AM  Jesus'  little  Lamb, 

Therefore  glad  at  heart  I  am  ; 
Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  knows  me, 
All  that's  good  and  fair  He  shows  me, 
Tends  me  every  day  the  same, 
Even  calls  me  by  my  name. 

2  Out  and  in  I  safely  go, 
Want  and  hunger  never  know  ; 
Soft  green  pastures  He  discloseth, 
Where  His  happy  flock  reposeth  ; 
When  I  faint  or  thirsty  be, 
To  the  brook  He  leadeth  me. 

3  Should  not  I  be  glad  and  gay  ? 
In  this  blessed  fold  all  day  ; 
By  this  Holy  Shepherd  tended, 
Whose  kind  arms,  when  life  is  ended, 
Bear  me  to  the  world  of  light? 
Yes !  oh  yes,  my  lot  is  bright. 

7.5. 

OLY  Jesus,  be  my  light ; 
Shine  upon  my  way ; 
Through  this  tempting,  changing  life, 
Lead  me  day  by  day. 


H' 


A  ITU  AND  LIFE.  LSI 


2  As  the  wise  men  came  of  old, 

Travelling  afar, 

Guided  to  Thy  cradle  throne, 
By  a  wondrous  star  ; 

3  So  be  Thou  my  constant  Guide, 

Lead  me  all  the  way, 
Till  I  reach  Thy  home  at  last, 
Nevermore  to  stray. 


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130  8.  7. 
AVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 

Much  we  need  Thy  tenderest  care ; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare. 

Blessed  Jesus,  Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 
Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 
■  Blessed  Jesus, 

Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor, 

Early  let  us  do  Thy  will ; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 
With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

131  (444)  8.  7. 

JESUS,  I  mfy  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  All  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I  've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  -r 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 


%$2  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  I 

2  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'T  will  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast?  j. 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
0,  't  is  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  Love  is  left  to  me  ; 
0,  't  were  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

3  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation  ; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee  ; 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine ; 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee : 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine? 

4  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer  ; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

132     (156) 

FEEBLE,  helpless,  how  shall  I  \ 
Learn  to  live,  and  learn  to  die? 
Who,  0  God,  my  guide  shall  be? 
Who  shall  lead  Thy  child  to  Thee  ? 

2  Blessed  Father,  gracious  One, 
Thou  hast  sent  Thy  holy  Son ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need, 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 

-3  Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  lean  on  Him  ; 
From  His  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  His  life  my  solemn  law. 


FAITn  AND  LIFE. 


133 


4  Thus  in  deed,  and  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 
In  my  meekness,  thus  shall  I 
kearn  to  live  ana  learn  to  die- 

!:;:;  6.5. 

,0  no  sinful  action, 
Speak  no  angry  word, 
We  belong  to  Jesus, 
Children  of  the  Lord. 


D 


2  Christ  is  kind  and  gentle, 

Christ  is  pure  and  true, 
And  His  own  dear  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 

3  There's  a  wicked  spirit 

"Watching  round  us  still,  ^ 

And  he  tries  to  tempt  us 
To  all  harm  and  ill. 

4  But  we  must  not  hear  him, 

Nor  his  bidding  do, 
But  resist  the  evil 
And  the  good  pursue. 

5  For  we  promised  truly 

In  our  infant  days, 
To  renounce  him  wholly 
And  forsake  his  ways. 

6  We  are  new-born  Christians> 

We  must  learn  to  fight 
With  the  bad  within  us, 
And  to  do  the  right. 

7  Christ  is  our  own  Master, 

He  is  good  and  true, 
And  His  little  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 

8  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Son, 
Glory  to  the  Spirit, 
While  the  ages  run. 


134  THJS  CHURCH  YEAR: 

134  ^  C.  M. 

~\  /TtJST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 
DA.     And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 
No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  How  happy  are  the  saints  above, 

Who  once  were  sorrowing  here ! 
But  now  they  taste  un mingled  love, 
And  joy  without  a  tear. 

3  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free  ; 
And  then  go  home,  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 


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135     (532)  8.  7. 

AVIOUR,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share, 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm! 
There,  we  know,  Thy  word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm! 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dang'rous  way: 

4  Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal, 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place, 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

1^®  8.  7. 

LORD,  a  little  band  and  lowly, 
We  are  come  to  sing  to  Thee ; 
Tfejp.u  art  great,  and  high,  and  holy, 
"  0  how  holy  should  we  be. 


<  "■H.UUTY   HYMNS.  135 

2  Fill  our  hearts  with  thoughts  of  Jesus, 

And  of  heaven  where  he  is  gone: 
And  let  nothing  ever  please  us 
He  would  grieve  to  look  upon. 

3  For  we  know  the  Lord  of  Glory 

Always  sees  what  children  do, 
And  is  writing  now  the  story 
Of  our  thoughts  and  actions  too. 
4T  Let  oar  sins  be  all  forgiven, 

Make  us  fear  whate'er  is  wrong: 
Lead  us  on  our  way  to  heaven, 
There  to  sing  a  nobler  song. 
137    (462)*  S.  M. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son : — 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  His  might  and  power : 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued ; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight. 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray  : 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well- fought  day. 


CHARITY  HYMNS. 
138     (477)  S.  M. 

WE  give  Thee  but  Thine  own, 
Whate'er  the  gift  may  be: 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  0  Lord,  from  Thee. 


Verses  4  and  6  in  Ch.  B. 


136  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  '. 

2  May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 

As  stewards  true  receive, 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 
To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give. 

3  0  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead, 

And  homes  are  bare  and  cold, 
And  lambs,  for  whom  the  Shepherd  bled, 
Are  straying  from  the  fold ! 

3  To  comfort  and  to  bless, 
To  find  a  balm  for  woe, 
To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless, 
Is  angels'  work  below. 

5  The  captive  to  release, 

The  lost  to  God  to  bring, 
To  teach  theway  of  life  and  peace, — 
It  is  a  Christ-like  thing. 

6  And  we  believe  Thy  Word, 

Though  dim  our  faith  may  be ; 
Whate'er  we  do  for  Thine,  0  Lord, 
"We  do  it  unto  Thee. 

139    (386)  6.  4. 

OTHOU  best  Gift  of  Heaven! 
Thou  who  Thyself  hast  given, — 
_  For  Thou  hast  died ! 
This  hast  Thou  done  for  me : 
What  have  I  done  for  Thee, 
Thou  Crucified? 


2  I  long  to  serve  Thee  more  : 
Reveal  an  open  door, 

Saviour,  to  me ; 
Then,  counting  all  but  loss, 
I'll  glory  in  Thy  Cross, 

And  follow  Thee. 

3  Do  Thou  but  point  the  way, 
And  give  me  strength  to  obey 

Thy  will  be  mine: 


MISCELLANEOUS.  L$7 


Then  can  I  think  it  joy 
To  suffer  or  to  die, 
Since  I  am  Thine. 


W1 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

140  (139)  Kew  Year.  7  s. 
HILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

'2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  : 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind  ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream  ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  Thy  Word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviours  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

141  (137)  L.  M. 

GREAT  God !  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand: 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows  ; 
.Let  mercy  crown  ittill  it  close. 

I 


138 


THE  CHURCH  YEAli : 


2  By  clay,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  "With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future  aft  to  us  unknown, 

"We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  deprest, 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest;- 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues : 
Our  Helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  soul  shall  boast. 

142  Harvest  Home. 

r_N10ME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 

Ptaise  the  song  of  harvest  home! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide;: 
All  our  wants  are  well  supplied ; 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come  r 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest  home! 

What  is  earth  but  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  to  His  own  praise  to  yield? 
WTheat  and  tares  together  sown,, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown ;. 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear : 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be  I 

E'en  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come,. 
And  will  take  His  harvest  home ; 
From  His  field,  in  that  great  day„ 
All  offences  purge  away  ; 


c 


G' 


THE  LAST  THINGS.  '7  ■ 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
And  the  fruitful  wheat  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 
Even  so.  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  Thy  final  harvest  home: 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in,  < 
Free  from  sorrow  and  from  sin  ; 
There  for  ever  purified, 
In  Thy  presence  to  abide: 
Come,  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 
Raise  the  glorious  harvest  home. 

143  (403)  National.  6.  4 
OD  bless  our  native  land! 

Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 
Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave. 
Ruler  ofwind  and  wave, 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 
By  Thy  great  might ! 
2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God  above  the  skies;         % 

On  Him  we  wait: 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
-     Guarding  with  watchful  eye- 
To  The?  aloud  we  cry, 
God  save  the  State  I . 

THE  LAST  THINGS. 

144  (542)  ll£.- 

I  WOULD  not  live  alway;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way  : 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer,    . 
2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within: 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with,  fears,     . 
And  the  cup  <of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears*  . 


140*  THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 

3  I  would  not  live  alway;  no,  welcome  the  tomb! 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  T  dread  not  its  gloom  : 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4-Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul! 

145  The  Happy  Land.  6.  4. 

rilHERB  is  a  happy  land, 
JL      Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day. 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
Worthy  is  the  Saviour  King, 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring, 
■  Praise,  praise  for  aye! 
2  Come  to  that  happy  land, 

Come,  come  away; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand, . 

Why  still  delay? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

8  Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  every  eye ; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
Oh,  then,  to  glory  run, 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won,. 
/Lnd,  bright  above  the  sun, 

We  reign  for  aye. 


A 


THE  LAST  THINGS.  141 

14«  8.G.-8.0.C.  L 

ROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heavee, 
Thousands  of  children  standi 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 

A  holy,  happy  band, 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  Glory  be  to  God  on  hjgfc 

2  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white 

See  every  one  arrayed  ; 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light, 
And  joys  that  never  fade, 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

3  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above- 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
"Where  all  is  peace  and  joy  and  love? 
How  came  those  children  there? 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

4  Because  the  Saviour  shed  His  Blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin  : 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean! 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

5  On  earth  they  sought  their  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  His  Name; 
So  now  they  see  His  blessed  Face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb, 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

147    (579)  C.  >! 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  ar.d  thee? 

2  "When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walli 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  0  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 


%M  THE  CHURCH  YEAE  I 

Where  evefinofe  the  angels  sing, 
Where  Sabbaths  have  no  end? 
4  There  happier  bowers  than  Aden's  bloom, 
Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know; 
Blest  seats  !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 
;  5  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 
Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  laud  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 
Mi  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there, 
Around  my  Saviour  stand  : 
.And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  au  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

PROCESSIONAL  HYMNS. 

f-t.H?     (AA~t)  Jesu,  geli  voran.  5.8. 

ESUS,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  Rest  be  won ; 
And  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless. 

Guide  us  by  Thy  hand 

To  our  Fatherland  I 

If  the  way  be  drear, 

If  the  foe  be  near, 
Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us, 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us; 

For  through  many  a  foe 

To  our  home  we  go! 

When  we  seek  relief 

From  a  long- felt  grief; 
When  temptations  co,nie  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  .enduring: 


J 


p 


PROCESSIONAL  HYMNS,  J  13 

Vhow  09  that  bright  shore 
TVlierc  wo  weep  no  more  ! 

i       .lesus,  still  lead  on. 

Till  our  Rest  be  won  : 
Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  as, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  Fatherland ! 

6.  5. 
i RAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven, 
Praise  Him  in  the  height, 
Praise"  Him,  all  ye  angels, 

Praise  Him,  stars  and  light  : 
Praise  Him,  clouds  and  waters. 

Which  above  the  skies, 
When  His  word  commanded, 
Did  established  rise. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  fountains 

Of  the  deeps  and  seas, 
Rocks,  and  hills,  and  mountains, 

Cedars,  and  all  trees: 
Praise  Him,  clouds  and  vapors, 

Snow  and  hail,  and  fire 
Stormy  wind,  fulfilling 

Only  His  desire. 

3  Praise  Him,  fowls  and  cattle, 

Princes  and  all  kings  : 
Praise  Him,  men  and  maidens, 

All  created  things : 
For  the  Name  of  God  is 

Excellent  alone, 
Over  earth  His  footstool, 

Over  heaven  His  throne. 
150     (587)  7.  6. 

JERUSALEM  the  golden, 
With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 
Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest : 


144  DOXOLOGIES. 

I  know  not,  0  I  know  not, 

What  social  joys  are  there-  f" 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  light  beyond  compare ! 
2V  And  when  I  fain  would  sing  them,. 

My  spirit  fails  and  faints, 
And  vainly  would  it  image 
.  The  assembly  of  the  saints. 
They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

Conjubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng: 
3  There  is  the  Throne  of  David  ; 

And  there,  from  care  released. 
The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white ! 

DOXOLOGIES. 

1  L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

2  a  Mo 

TO  Father,  Sou.  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


S.  M. 


TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One  in  Thre: 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 


l>(»Xoj.u<;n.>.  I** 


To  lather,  Sun,  gjxj  Spirit* 
Eternal  One  ■and  Thi<e'a 
As  was,  and  is  for  ever, 
All  prttf  sc  and  glory  bfc. 


T 


8  6. 4. 

lO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
All  praise  be  given: 
Crown  Him  in  every  song; 
To  Him  our  hearts  belong.: 
Let  all  His  praise  prolong 
On  eartn,  in  heaven/ 

7* 
OLY  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to.  Thee ! 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 


H 


PRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high  : 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost: 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

8. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 


7s. 


PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation : 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love  ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, 
Priest  and  King,  enthroned  above; 


8.  7. 


146  DOXOLOGIES. 

Praise  the  Fotmtaih  of  Salvation, 

Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 
Undivided  adoration  ;         . 

To  the  One  Jehovah  give. 

10  8.  7. 

GREAT  Jehovah,  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory- 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  : 
Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

11  6.  5. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Endless  One  in  Three, 
Now,  henceforth,  for  ever, 
Glory  be  to  Thee. 

12  lis. 

O  FATHER^  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  addrest, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  blest, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from  heaven : , 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 


%a\i  Sco  Gloria. 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  147 

IKDEX  OF  FIRST  tlX'tfs. 


HYMNS. 

Abide  with  me,  fast  fella  the  eventide 26 

Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour 21 

A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page ". 97 

A  hymn  of  glory  let  us  siug 8  I 

Alas,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 72 

Alleluia,  best  and  s\veetest.fc. G 

All  glory,  praise,  and  honor G4 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name 8 

All  is  o?er,  the  pain,  the  sorrow 75 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 25 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God 92 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 14<'< 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more 1") 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 54 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 23 

Beautiful  Saviour 10 

Before  Jehorah's  awful  throne 1 

Blessed  Father,  great  Creator 87 

Blessed  Saviour,  who  hast  taught  me 103 

Blest  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright 14 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning -]'.) 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 127 

Christian  children  must  be  holy 120 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day 78 

Christ  was  born  on  Christmas  day 43 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing 42 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove So 

Come,  let  us  siug  of  Jesus 123 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 107 

Come,  0  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit 83 

Come,  sound  His  praise  abroad 4 

Come,  Thou  almighty  King 89 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jetu> 28 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come 1  12 


148  iy&)EX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

.Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray,..-..., ,...120" 

Do  no  sinful  action....,..., ..,.....  =  .,. ......133 

Eta  yet  the  dawn  hath  filled  the  sides .-.....-., 77 

Father*,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit .....102 

"Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I ..132 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains  : 57 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken , 94 

Glory  be  t*>  Jesus ...,..-. 68 

God  bless  our  native  land 143- 

Good  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring 38' 

Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd , 125 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 141 

Hail,  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 88 

Sail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 82 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus ....................67 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 52 

J^Iappy  is  he  whose  early  years 118 

Hark,  an  awful  voice  is  sounding *.. ... ..31 

Hark,  tlfe  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 30 

Hark,  the  herald  angels  sing 35- 

tlark,  what  mean  those  holy  voices 34 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 55 

Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 22 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  Name 110 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine 86 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 11 

Holy  Jesus,  be  my  light , 129 

Hosanna!  raise  the  pealing  hymn 37 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 113 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine 96 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 98 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 46 

Humble  praises,  holy  Jesus ..7 

I  am  Jesus'  little  lamb 128 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  sav - 115 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINKS.  149 

I  la}'  my  sins  on  Jesus 62 

I  love  the  Church,  the  holy  Church 98 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory 69 

In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 50 

In  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  assembling , 12 

I  think,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old L21 

I  would  not  live  alway;  I  ask  not  to  stay 144 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 147 

Jerusalem  the  golden 150 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 131 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 61 

Jesus,  Name  of  wondrous  love 45 

Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God 122 

Jesus,  still  lead  on 148. 

Jesus,  Thy  soul,  for  ever  blest 74 

Jesus,  when  a  little  child 114 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come 41 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 112 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee 124 

Lord,  a  little  band  and  lowly 136 

Lord  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 19 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now 17 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  with  us.abide 101 

Lord  God,  preserve  from  age  to  age 100 

Lord,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word 99 

Lord,  remove  the  veil  away 13 

Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  Thee 3 

My  Church,  my  Church,  my  dear  old  Church 95 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 69 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day 105 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone 134 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 108 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 9 

Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright 24 

&ov  we  bring  our  Christmas  treasures 44 


150  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 5 

0  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice 104 

0  Holy  Spirit,  enter  in 84 

0  how  shall  I  receive  Thee , 32 

On  Jordan's  banks  the  Herald's  cry 29 

On  what  has  now  been  sown 20 

0  sacred  Head,  now  wounded 73 

0  Thou  best  Gift  of  Heaven 139 

0  Thou  who  through  this  holy  week 65 

Praise  the  Lord  of  heaven 149 

Praise  thou  the  Lord,  the  omnipotent  King 2 

Rejoice,  all  ye  believers 33 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  ye  Christians 40 

Remember  thy  Creator  now 119 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty GO 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me  GO 

Safely  through  another  week ^ 1G 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us 130 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 70 

Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 135 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations 56 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth _ 18 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God Ill 

Silent  night,  holy  night 3G 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 137 

Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far 48 

Stricken,  smitten  and  afflicted , 7i 

Sun  of  my  soul.  Thou  Saviour  dear 27 

The  Church's  one  foundation 91 

The  day  of  resurrection 76 

The  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more 39 

The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 80 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed 79 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is 109 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 5 

There  is  a  happy  land M§ 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  ].~>1 

There  is  no  Name  so  sweet  on  earth -17 

Thine  for  ever,  God  of  love 100 

Thou  whose  almighty  word 53 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own 188 

We  three  Kings  of  Orient  are 51 

What  cheering  words  are  these 11<> 

When  His  salvation  bringing 63 

When  little  Samuel  woke 117 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 140 

Zion  stands  uith  hills  surrounded 90 


